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

A major fire and explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit at Mundathikode near Thrissur in Kerala left several workers injured on Tuesday (April 21, 2026), with at least eight reported to be in critical condition, according to preliminary information.

The incident occurred at a unit engaged in preparing fireworks for the Thiruvambady faction of the Thrissur Pooram. The facility was reportedly producing materials for the sample fireworks scheduled on April 24.