Firecracker Facility Explosion in Iligan Kills 1, Injures 2
An explosion involving chemicals used in firecracker manufacturing in Iligan City, Philippines, resulted in one fatality and one injury. Police are investigating the cause, highlighting safety concerns as the year-end firecracker demand season approaches.
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