Italy: Fireworks factory explosion in Messina, three injured

An explosion at a fireworks factory in Messina’s Bordonaro district resulted in serious burns to three individuals, a man and two women, belonging to the family that owns the facility. Authorities are investigating the explosion’s cause, with experts analyzing the factory’s remnants to ascertain if safety regulations were violated or if the incident was due to equipment failure. The blast inflicted considerable damage on the factory’s structure and nearby buildings. Local officials around the impacted zone have set up a security perimeter, and an inquiry is underway to establish all liabilities.