Licensed Fireworks Workshop Explosion in Puebla, Mexico, Kills Four

Despite regular safety inspections, the deadly blast occurred at a licensed fireworks shop, highlighting the ongoing issue of fireworks-related accidents in the country.

• An explosion at a fireworks workshop in Xiutetelco, Puebla, near Mexico's Gulf coast, has resulted in at least four deaths.
• Three of the victims, including the owner of the workshop, died at the scene, while another succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.
• A fifth victim was severely injured in the blast, with four of the five victims being in their 20s.
• Despite frequent explosions at often unlicensed fireworks workshops in Mexico, this particular shop was licensed and inspected by Mexico's Defense Department.
• Fireworks explosions are a regular occurrence in Mexico, where they feature prominently in local festivals.

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