Several injured in blast at fireworks unit in Kerala’s Thrissur ahead of Pooram

A major fire and explosion occurred at a fireworks manufacturing unit near Thrissur in Kerala, leaving several workers injured. At least eight workers are reported to be in critical condition. The incident happened at a unit preparing fireworks for the Thiruvambady faction of the Thrissur Pooram. The facility was producing materials for sample fireworks scheduled for a later date.