2 killed in Dagupan explosion on Christmas DayAuthorities investigate the explosion in the backyard of a fireworks shop in Dagupan City on Thursday night, Dec. 25, 2025. 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.

Source: Philippine Star December 26, 2025 02:33 UTC