In Photos: Dramatic Scenes As Naxxar Fireworks Factory Explosion Rocks Malta | Lovin Malta

A series of striking images sent to Lovin Malta captures the exact moment this morning’s fireworks shed explosion unfolded. The high-quality photos show the blast as it happened, freezing in time a moment that was heard and felt across multiple Maltese localities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta) The explosion sent a large plume of smoke into the sky and prompted an emergency response, with footage and images continuing to emerge from across the island. Drone footage later revealed the aftermath from above, showing the scene in the Salini area as emergency services continued working on site. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta) The scale of this morning’s explosion could even be seen from the sky. This image sent to Lovin Malta, taken from a plane shortly after the blast. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta) The force of this morning’s explosion also affected multiple buildings in Qawra with multiple reports of broken glass scattered across the pavement and surrounding area following the powerful blast. Residents reported hearing a loud bang before discovering damage to nearby properties. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta) Were you affected by this explosion? •