At least 13 people have died in an explosion at a firecracker factory in India's Kerala state, with several others injured. The explosion occurred in Thrissur, where workers were assembling fireworks for an upcoming festival. This tragic event comes just days after another blast in Tamil Nadu that killed at least 25 people. The calamity highlights serious safety concerns in India's fireworks industry, which has a notorious history of accidents linked to hidden dangers in makeshift setups. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion, which reportedly occurred while workers were preparing for the Thrissur Pooram festival.