A massive explosion occurred on Tuesday at a factory in Quatro Barras, a city near the Curitiba metropolitan area in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The explosion took place at an Enaex Brasil factory, which produces explosives, specifically blasting agents used in rock breaking.
Nine people died in the explosion at the Enaex Brasil factory in Quatro Barras, Paraná state, Brazil. The victims included six men and three women. The blast was so powerful that the bodies of all the deceased were dismembered.
Seven people were injured in the explosion and admitted to a nearby hospital. However, their injuries were minor, and they were discharged shortly afterwards.
The factory explosion was extremely powerful. The sound and shockwaves were felt in at least eight cities within a 19-kilometre radius. The blast destroyed a large section of the factory, creating a crater. Within a 1.5-kilometre radius, windows were shattered, roofs damaged, and some buildings sustained minor structural damage.
An investigation into the incident has been launched. Preliminary investigations suggest the explosion occurred in the area of the factory where explosives were being prepared for transport. However, the cause of the explosion remains unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.
