Explosion kills two at fireworks factory.
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Italy caused two deaths. This follows a previous explosion at the same factory in 2023. The cause of the explosion is being investigated.
The explosion happened at a factory in the Rieti province of Italy. The factory makes fireworks and is owned by Pirotecnica Mattei. A previous explosion at the same factory in 2023 resulted in three deaths. The factory handles military munitions, according to reports. Italian authorities, including the Carabinieri, are investigating the cause of the recent blast.
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Highlights
Fireworks Factory Explosion
An explosion in a fireworks factory caused two deaths.
Repeat Explosion Incident
This is the second explosion at the Pirotecnica Mattei factory.
Rieti Province Location
The explosion happened in the Rieti province of Italy.
Military Munitions Involved
The factory handles military munitions and is under investigation.
Investigation Ongoing
The cause of the explosion is currently being investigated by the Carabinieri.