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| Date | 7 May 1991 |
|---|---|
| Time | 3.45 pm MST |
| Location | Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Also known as | Hiroshima of Sungai Buloh |
| Cause | Testing on new fireworks |
| Deaths | 26 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 103 |
| Property damage | MYR1 million, 200 residents homes were destroyed as a result of the explosion at the firecracker factory |
The Bright Sparklers fireworks disaster occurred in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia on 7 May 1991 at 3:45 (MST).[1][2] The Bright Sparklers fireworks factory in Sungai Buloh, Selangor caught fire and caused a huge explosion.[1][2] Twenty six people were killed and over a hundred people were injured in the disaster.[2] The explosion was strong enough to rip off the roofs of some local houses, and ended up damaging over 200 residential properties and was felt as far as 7-8 kilometers from the side.[3]
- ^ a b Jayakrishman, S.; Chung, Alex (17 April 1993). "Firm Blamed for Explosion". New Sunday Times. Retrieved 10 December 2010.
- ^ a b c Pereira, Ian; David, Adrian (7 May 2001). "Painful memories of Bright Sparklers". New Straits Times. Retrieved 10 December 2010.
- ^ "Sungai Buloh new village well-known for SMEs and restaurants offering good food". The Star. Malaysia. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2015.