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Illegal Fireworks Explosion in Southern Philippines Injures 27 People

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In Zamboanga, Philippines, a planned controlled detonation of confiscated illegal fireworks resulted in a catastrophic explosion, injuring at least 27 people, including 19 police and other government personnel. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon near a marine firing range where police explosives experts had gathered the confiscated fireworks for disposal.

Initially intended as a routine procedure to safely destroy the illegal fireworks, the situation quickly escalated when the pile of fireworks, which had been soaked with water as a precaution, unexpectedly detonated with tremendous force. The blast caused extensive damage to nearby houses, hotels, and infrastructure, including Zamboanga International Airport located approximately two kilometers away.

Officials reported that two individuals sustained critical injuries and were hospitalized in Zamboanga City, prompting Mayor Beng Climaco to launch an immediate investigation into the circumstances leading to the explosion. The impact of the blast shattered windows up to three kilometers from the explosion site, underscoring the magnitude of the explosion and its widespread effects.

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Despite the damage inflicted on the airport terminal, there were no reports of flight disruptions or injuries among airport personnel or passengers, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.

The confiscated fireworks had been stored in a warehouse in Zamboanga City following a previous tragic incident on June 29, where an accidental explosion killed five people and injured several others. Authorities had conducted two prior controlled destructions of the fireworks without incident, heightening concerns and scrutiny over the circumstances that led to Monday's unexpected and devastating blast.

Fireworks hold cultural significance in the Philippines, particularly during festive occasions like New Year's Eve, where they are traditionally used to ward off bad luck and evil spirits. However, stringent regulations and economic challenges have curtailed their widespread use in recent years, although the practice persists in many communities despite the inherent risks involved.

The incident in Zamboanga serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with handling explosives and underscores the critical importance of strict adherence to safety protocols in such operations.

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