Tragedy Strikes: Massive Blast at Firework Warehouse in Thailand Claims 9 Lives and Leaves Over 100 Injured

An explosion tore through a firework warehouse in Sungai Kolok, a town in Narathiwat province, southern Thailand on Saturday, resulting in a devastating toll of nine fatalities and over 100 injuries. The incident, believed to have been triggered by a welding error during construction work, caused significant destruction to nearby shops, homes, and vehicles.

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Scenes of Chaos and Damage

Eyewitness accounts and media footage depicted the horrifying aftermath of the blast, with a massive plume of smoke engulfing the area and multiple structures left severely damaged. The explosion's impact was felt across the town, with as many as 500 houses reportedly affected. Rescue and emergency teams rushed to the scene to aid the injured and address the extensive damage caused by the tragic incident.