Tragic Explosion Rocks Bulgarian Firework Factory
A deadly explosion at a firework factory in Elin Pelin, Bulgaria, resulted in the death of one person and the serious injury of another. The blast, which occurred around 6:30 p.m., caused dramatic mushroom clouds and continued to produce smaller explosions into the night. Military personnel are currently investigating.
A deadly explosion at a firework factory in Elin Pelin, Bulgaria, claimed the life of one person and left another critically injured on Thursday night, local authorities confirmed.
The initial blast occurred at around 6:30 p.m., sending mushroom clouds into the sky. Residents described it as a forceful event that rattled windows and caused power outages.
Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov reported that the deceased was a 49-year-old man, while his 20-year-old daughter remains hospitalized in critical condition. Military specialists and personnel are investigating the site, where two tons of TNT equivalent were stored.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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