A massive explosion ripped through the Ta’ Lourdes fireworks factory in Magħtab, Malta, early Monday morning, sending a towering plume of smoke and flames high into the sky and startling residents across the island. The blast occurred at approximately 6:35 a.m., with dramatic video footage capturing the powerful detonation as secondary explosions echoed through surrounding communities and were reportedly felt in areas including Birkirkara and Qawra.