Two men were injured Monday morning following an explosion at the Ta' Lourdes fireworks factory in northern Malta [1].

The incident highlights the ongoing safety risks associated with fireworks production on the Mediterranean island, where such facilities are often located near residential areas.

The blast occurred around 6:35 a.m. on June 1, 2026 [2, 3]. According to reports, the explosion sent a massive plume of smoke into the air, shattered windows, and shook nearby buildings [4, 5]. Emergency services responded to the scene at the facility located on the north side of the island [1, 6].

Police said that two people sustained injuries in the blast [1]. The cause of the explosion remains unknown at this time [6, 7].

Prime Minister Robert Abela addressed the incident following the blast. "My thoughts are with the people affected by the explosion that occurred this morning," Abela said [8].

Local authorities have not yet released further details regarding the extent of the structural damage to the Ta' Lourdes factory or the condition of the injured men. The area remained under observation as smoke continued to drift across the northern landscape [4].

“Two men were injured Monday morning following an explosion at the Ta' Lourdes fireworks factory.”

This incident underscores the persistent volatility of the fireworks industry in Malta, where traditional celebrations often rely on local manufacturing. The fact that a blast could shatter windows and shake surrounding buildings suggests a significant release of energy, potentially prompting renewed scrutiny of safety zoning and regulatory oversight for pyrotechnic facilities on the island.