Dagupan authorities confirmed that two people were killed in a loud explosion behind a fireworks shop in Dagupan City on Christmas Day, December 25.
According to authorities, residents of Sitio Boquig in Barangay Bacayao Norte reported the explosion at around 7:49 p.m., prompting an immediate response from the Bureau of Fire Protection and local law enforcement.
The fatalities included a 21-year-old man and a minor, while eight others were injured in the blast.
In a Facebook post, Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez visited the site along with Vice Mayor Bryan Kua to assess the situation.
“We will intensify law enforcement. There is no compromise on the safety of every Dagupeño. I am very sad,” she said.
Reports indicate that fatalities included a 21-year-old man and a minor, while eight others were injured in the blast.
An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the incident.
