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Kerala fireworks blast death toll hits 16 as survivor succumbs to severe burns
India
Published on 27 April 2026
One more victim dies after battling 80 percent burns
A deadly fireworks explosion at a manufacturing unit in Mundathikode, Kerala, has claimed 16 lives. The latest death comes after Unnikrishnan succumbed to burns exceeding 80 percent. The blast occurred on April 21 while fireworks were being made for the Thrissur Pooram festivities. Four people are still reported missing.
- Mundathikode explosion death toll rises to 16
- Unnikrishnan died after suffering over 80 percent burns
- Four victims remain missing since the April 21 blast
- Fireworks were being produced for Thrissur Pooram
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