THRISSUR: One person died after a firecracker exploded during the Feast Day celebration. The incident took place in Mala, Thrissur. The deceased was identified as Francis of Parekkadan House, a native of Thanissery.

The accident occurred at St. Xavier's Church in South Thanissery. Following the incident, Francis was taken to a private hospital in Mala, but his life could not be saved.

Two people were injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing plant in Mala the other day. The accident occurred while they were stringing firecrackers into a chain. The burn victims are undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thrissur.