Major Explosion At Fireworks Manufacturing Shed In Thrissur Leaves Multiple Workers Burned

Major Explosion At Fireworks Manufacturing Shed In Thrissur Leaves Multiple Workers Burned

Several workers suffered burn injuries after a blast at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikkode, Thrissur on Tuesday, officials said. The explosion occurred in a shed preparing crackers for a temple devaswom ahead of Thrissur Pooram. Injured workers were rushed to hospitals. Health Minister Veena George ordered specialised treatment and additional ambulance support for emergency response.

PTIUpdated: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 04:36 PM IST
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Thrissur: Several workers suffered burn injuries following a blast at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikkode in this district on Tuesday, officials said.

The mishap occurred in a shed where crackers were being prepared on behalf of a temple devaswom ahead of the upcoming Thrissur Pooram. Those injured were rushed to nearby hospitals.

State Health Minister Veena George directed officials to ensure specialised treatment for the injured and to make necessary arrangements at the Government Medical College, Thrissur.

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She also called for the deployment of additional ambulances, including those under the Kaniv 108 service, to the site for emergency response and patient transport.

Further details, including the exact number of workers injured and the cause of the blast, are awaited, officials added.

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