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Major explosion at fireworks factory blasts historic town

  • A massive explosion at the Lourdes Fireworks Factory in Naxxar, Malta, occurred at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, shaking nearby homes and shattering windows across the area.
  • Located in a rural area near Salina, the factory blast rattled northern Malta as residents captured footage of two major explosions in quick succession.
  • The blast registered as a 1.9 magnitude event, according to Sunrise, while two men in nearby fields and a food courier suffered minor injuries, The Times reports.
  • Emergency services responded as tourists and locals were evacuated from the scene, while four cows were killed in the surrounding farmland area.
  • Images of debris and destruction continue to emerge following the incident, as individuals are being treated for shock after the early morning blast.
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A fireworks factory in Malta exploded near a farming area on Monday, killing several animals and injuring two people. The powerful explosion was caught on film.

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A father and son who were working in the fields were injured. A food delivery man also suffered minor injuries.

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A fireworks factory exploded this Monday in Malta, in the area of Magtab. The incident took place around 6 a.m. As a result, two people were injured and properties near the site were damaged. The shocking recordings that managed to record the moment quickly went viral on social networks. The dense column of smoke that emerged from the factory installation by the explosion became visible from several surrounding areas, according to Ilkha news age…

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Major explosion at fireworks factory blasts historic town

Shocking footage circulating online captured the moment the 1.9 magnitude blast shook the surrounding area.

·City of Perth, Australia
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aztecapuebla.com broke the news on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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