A powerful explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in Thailand’s Suphan Buri province around 15:40 local time. Authorities reported that 23 out of 30 individuals in the factory lost their lives, while six others sustained injuries. The blast, felt across a wide area, engulfed the sky in smoke. Workers in the vicinity were the first to respond to the ensuing fire, rendering the factory inoperable. Firefighters swiftly arrived at the scene, gaining control over the blaze. The injured individuals were transported to regional hospitals by medical teams.