At least five dead in Cavite fireworks factory blast

The death toll in the powerful explosion that ripped through a fireworks factory in Trece Martirez City, Cavite province rose to five, a local chief executive said Thursday afternoon. Latest reports said firefighters were still trying to put off the fire that broke out after the explosion.

Police said the explosion at the Star Maker fireworks factory in Barangay Conchu took place around 10:45 a.m.