Five dead, 38 injured in Philippines firecracker depot blast

A massive explosion at a pyrotechnics warehouse in Zamboanga City, southern Philippines, killed five people, including a four-year-old child, and injured 38 others. The blast created a 20-meter crater, damaged nearby buildings, and ignited a fire that took over two hours to control. The explosion’s cause is under investigation, but authorities suspect it originated from stored pyrotechnics. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, with emergency services reporting the details on Sunday. Source AFP