Explosion at fireworks factory in Naxxar, Malta injures two men

An explosion at a fireworks factory in Naxxar, in northern Malta, has injured two men and prompted an official inquiry. Local authorities confirmed the blast happened on Monday, 1 June 2026, and said smoke could be seen rising after the explosion. The incident took place at a factory in the northern part of the island, with the immediate focus now on the condition of those injured and the cause of the blast.