Fireworks Explosion Near School Destroys House, Two Injured
A fireworks explosion destroyed a rental home near a school in Chon Buri on August 10, injuring two workers with severe burns during gunpowder preparation.
A fireworks explosion devastated a rental home near a school in Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, on August 10, 2026, at 3 p.m., injuring two people. The blast occurred while workers were mixing and sifting gunpowder to prepare fireworks inside a corrugated metal shelter, with debris and explosive materials scattered around the site. Two men sustained burn injuries: Amnaj, 36, suffered severe burns and was transported to Pattaya Pathumkun Hospital for treatment, while an unidentified man in his 40s–50s received first aid at the scene for burns on his arms and back.
According to Sanphasit, 34, a fireworks worker at the site, he had stepped outside the house moments before the accident when a spark suddenly ignited inside, followed by a loud explosion and rapid fire spread. He quickly retrieved a fire extinguisher to contain the flames and prevent them from reaching neighboring areas. Preliminary findings suggest the explosion was caused by a spark during the gunpowder mixing process, though this remains an assumption pending a formal investigation by police and relevant authorities who will conduct a detailed examination of the premises, materials, and production methods.
