12 Killed, Many Injured In Firecracker Factory Blast In Kerala's Thrissur
Scenes from a powerful explosion at a fireworks unit in Mundathicode were heartbreaking, as rescuers-mostly residents-described how the blast tore through a quiet paddy field, killing at least 12 people, injuring several others, and leaving widespread destruction. Columns of thick black smoke rose high into the sky from a cluster of temporary sheds erected in the middle of the field, where firecrackers were being prepared for a local annual festival known for its spectacular fireworks and percussion ensembles.
