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December 26, 2025 | 9:46am
Authorities investigate the explosion in the backyard of a fireworks shop in Dagupan City on Thursday night, Dec. 25, 2025.
Dagupan City Government - Information Office via Facebook
MANILA, Philippines — Two individuals were killed by a loud explosion that occurred behind a fireworks shop in Dagupan City on Christmas Day.
According to the Dagupan City government, residents from Sitio Boquig, Barangay Bacayao Norte reported the explosion at around 7:49 p.m. on Thursday, December 25, prompting an immediate response from the Bureau of Fire Protection and local law enforcement.
Initial reports showed that two people were killed, while two others were injured and rushed to a hospital.
Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez visited the site to assess the situation, saying the tragedy should not have happened and reiterating that the unsafe use of fireworks must be avoided.
"Walang kasiyahan ang paputok kung kapalit ay buhay ng tao. Paiigtingin natin ang pagpapatupad ng batas. Walang kompromiso sa kaligtasan ng bawat Dagupeño," he said in a statement.
(There is no joy in fireworks if they cost human lives. We will intensify the enforcement of the law. There will be no compromise when it comes to the safety of every Dagupeño.)
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the explosion.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
