Large Explosion at Fireworks Warehouse in Thailand Kills at Least 10, Injures Many

Large Explosion at Fireworks Warehouse in Thailand Kills at Least 10, Injures Many
A fireman sprays water after an explosion occured at a firework warehouse in Narathiwat province southern Thailand, on July 29, 2023. Kriya Tehtani/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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BANGKOK—A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand on Saturday killed at least ten people and wounded scores, officials said.

The Narathiwat province’s Public Relations Department also said that also at least 118 people were hurt, and that residents of more than 200 households were affected. It said that officials believe there are still a number of people trapped under the debris waiting to be rescued.