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Thailand: Firework blast kills at least 10

Thailand: Firework blast kills at least ten

A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in the southern Thai province of Narathiwas on July 29 has killed at least 10 people and wounded about 120 others.
Bangkok (VNA) - Alarge explosion at a fireworks warehouse in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat on July 29 has killed at least 10 people and wounded about 120 others.

According to the governor ofthe province, Sanan Pongaksorn, between 500 and 800 people who live nearby mayhave to be moved to a temporary shelter.

An undetermined number ofvictims are trapped in residential areas near the scene, and rescue personnelare trying to help them out, with some 200 houses in this area damaged.

According to DeputyGovernment Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-chainstructed relevant agencies to provide support for the injured and thoseaffected.

The explosion occurred in the afternoon in a market in Narathiwat provincebordering Malaysia./.
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