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Fireworks Blast Kills Five in Pakistan


Pakistani authorities say a fireworks explosion in the eastern province of Punjab has killed five people and injured at least 14 others.

Local authorities say the incident occurred today, Wednesday, in a rural area northeast of the city of Multan, and that some of the injured are in critical condition.

The cause of the blast is not known, but investigators say a discarded, still-burning cigarette or matchstick may have set off the fireworks.

Fatal fireworks explosions -- many blamed on poor handling and inadequate storage facilities -- are common in South Asia.
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