Tag: Explosion
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Explosion and fire reported in Dingli
An explosion with a subsequent fire was reported in Dingli around 1030pm. The Civil Protection Department also posted that it was involved in tackling a structural fire in Dingli. The Civil Protection Department issued a statement and said that a structure was burnt and responded to the scene with no one injured in the incident.…
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Updated: Massive explosion in Magħtab
UPDATED: 08:00 HRS. A fireworks factory has exploded in the limits of Magħtab earlier this morning. The explosion was so strong that it was felt even in Gozo and other locations such as Ħaż Å»ebbuÄ¡. Sources confirmed that the factory belongs to the Lourdes Band Club of San Ä wann and fortunately there was no one…
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Man critically injured after boat explosion in Mġarr Harbour, Gozo
A 41-year-old man from Thailand suffered serious injuries following an explosion on a boat at the MÄ¡arr Harbour marina in Gozo on Thursday evening. The police were informed of the incident at around 9:15pm. Upon arriving on site, officers found the man injured and immediately requested medical assistance. He was taken to Gozo General Hospital…
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UPDATE: Rome gas station explosion injures over 40: LPG malfunction blamed for blast comparable to a bomb
Updated: 1:38 p.m. The number of people injured in this morning’s gas station explosion in Rome’s Prenestino district has risen to over 40, with several victims in serious condition. Among those hurt are police officers, local residents, and passersby – many struck by shattered glass from nearby buildings. The explosion occurred shortly after 8:00 a.m.…
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Breaking: Explosion in Gzira – no injuries reported
There has been a massive gas explosion in a block of apartments in Triq Edgar Bernard, Gzira at around 6pm. Details are sketchy so far but it appears that a fire started in the 3rd floor apartment followed by a subsequent explosion. Further information reveals that the gas cylinder was in the terrace, and the…

