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Malta Fireworks Factory Blast Injures Courier, Damages Homes

6/1/2026

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A powerful explosion ripped through the Lourdes Fireworks Factory on Triq il-Qadi in Salina, Malta, Monday morning.
Stones from the blast rained onto Triq is-Salini, damaging vehicles, injuring a courier and shattering glass windows in homes and the White Star guest house.
Two farmers, aged 47 and 67, were hospitalized for shock and minor injuries.
The MaYA Foundation called for assistance after the farmers reported property damage and livestock loss.

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A powerful explosion ripped through the Lourdes Fireworks Factory on Triq il-Qadi in Salina, Malta, Monday morning.
Stones from the blast rained onto Triq is-Salini, damaging vehicles, injuring a courier and shattering glass windows in homes and the White Star guest house.
Two farmers, aged 47 and 67, were hospitalized for shock and minor injuries.
The MaYA Foundation called for assistance after the farmers reported property damage and livestock loss.