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Deadly Firecracker Factory Explosion Kills 14 in Kerala

4/23/2026

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An explosion at a firecracker factory in Thrissur, Kerala, killed at least 14 people and injured many during Thrissur Pooram preparations at 3:30 PM on April 22.
Eyewitnesses say extreme heat may have triggered the fire, which spread rapidly to multiple sheds.
The Government of Kerala declared the explosion a state-specific disaster.
A judicial inquiry has been initiated to investigate the cause and ensure safety standards in the fireworks industry.

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An explosion at a firecracker factory in Thrissur, Kerala, killed at least 14 people and injured many during Thrissur Pooram preparations at 3:30 PM on April 22.
Eyewitnesses say extreme heat may have triggered the fire, which spread rapidly to multiple sheds.
The Government of Kerala declared the explosion a state-specific disaster.
A judicial inquiry has been initiated to investigate the cause and ensure safety standards in the fireworks industry.