Nine killed in fireworks factory blast in southern India
At least nine people were killed and 10 injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Fri May 10 2024
Fire at Sri Sabah flats believed due to wiring problems - JBPM
JBPM said initial investigation found the fire started in unit number three, subsequently denying claims it was caused by fireworks
Tue Feb 13 2024
"I thought smell of smoke from fireworks" - Witness
Loo Choon Ming said fire hydrant located at each floor was not functioning and that it resulted in the fire spearing to other areas quickly.
Mon Feb 12 2024
China's fireworks ban sparks fiery debate ahead of Lunar New Year
Chinese lawmakers said a total ban on pyrotechnics in the country credited with inventing them would be hard to implement.
Fri Jan 05 2024
World welcomes 2024 with New Year's fireworks, reflection and a royal farewell
The world welcomed 2024 with a mix of celebration and sombre reflection.
Mon Jan 01 2024
More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding inferno
The fire ripped through a large events hall after fireworks were lit during the celebration, local civil defence said.
Wed Sep 27 2023
Thailand police seek PDRM's help to trace the owners of the fireworks warehouse in Narathiwat
The two owners of the fireworks warehouse were believed to have fled to Malaysia before the incident.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Police awaiting KDN policy, guidelines to legalise fireworks, firecrackers - IGP
PDRM is waiting for policy and guidelines from the KDN on the authorisation of burning activities as well as the sale of fireworks and firecrackers.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Pele's hearse greeted by fireworks ahead of 24-hour wake
Football fans took to the streets of Sao Paulo with fireworks and flags as the hearse carrying Brazil legend Pele's body made its way to the sight of the 24-hour public wake that begins on Monday.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Australians mark New Year 2023 with spectacular fireworks displays in Sydney
Sydney, one of the world's first major cities to welcome in the New Year, did so with a typically dazzling fireworks display.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Armenian fireworks warehouse blast death toll rises to 16
Seventeen people remain missing after blasts ripped through the warehouse in a shopping mall in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Sunday.
Tue Aug 16 2022
'Instafamous' individual arrested for organising risque dance, fireworks show at I-City
Police detained an 'Instafamous' individual yesterday to assist in investigations regarding a dance show featuring a man scantily dressed as a woman and fireworks show at I-City last Friday.
Mon May 30 2022
Three hurt in explosion while cleaning fireworks disposal site in Sentul
Three workers were injured while cleaning a firecracker and fireworks disposal site at the Sentul district police headquarters (IPD) this afternoon.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Fireworks disposal exercise in Sentul turns into thunderous blaze
A fireworks disposal exercise at a police store in Sentul unexpectedly went up in a blaze of thundering explosions at about 6.30 pm today.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Police dispose of firecrackers worth RM 4.1 million
Police have disposed of 1,059 boxes and 35 gunny sacks of firecrackers and fireworks of various types, estimated to be worth RM4.1 million, seized in a raid at two premises in Taman Kepong.
Tue Apr 26 2022