Malta fireworks factory explodes, two injured, livestock killed

An explosion rocked a fireworks factory in Maghtab, Malta, on Monday morning, shattering windows and causing damage across large portions of the island. While no human fatalities were reported, the blast resulted in the death of livestock and significant property damage for local farmers.

Two men, aged 47 and 67, were hospitalized and treated for shock and minor injuries, according to Times of Malta. The Ta' Lourdes factory, the site of the explosion, is located in an agricultural zone. Farmers in the area reported structural damage to their farms, with a spokesperson from the MaYA (Malta Youth in Agriculture) Foundation noting the loss of birds, rabbits, and dairy cows.

"Several breeders in the area suffered structural damage to their farms, and some animals also perished due to the blast, including birds, rabbits, and dairy cows," the spokesperson stated. "At the moment, farmers are doing all that is possible to mitigate the effects, and needless to say, they need support, both psychological and financial."

This is not the first incident at the Ta' Lourdes factory. It previously exploded in 2018, an event that left two people seriously injured and four others with minor injuries.

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Several breeders in the area suffered structural damage to their farms, and some animals also perished due to the blast, including birds, rabbits, and dairy cows. At the moment, farmers are doing all that is possible to mitigate the effects, and needless to say, they need support, both psychological and financial.