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Enschede fireworks disaster

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A fire triggered an explosion at a fireworks storage facility in a residential part of Enschede, killing 23 and injuring 947. 13 May 2000
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Enschede commemorates 25th anniversary of fireworks disaster that killed 23
13 May 2025 - 18:40
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A fire triggered an explosion at a fireworks storage facility in a residential part of Enschede, killing 23 and injuring 947. 13 May 2000
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25 years later, new evidence raises questions in 2000 Enschede fireworks disaster
11 May 2025 - 19:45
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A surgical team at work during an operation.
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Fireworks injuries far more severe this year than previous New Year’s, surgeons say
1 January 2025 - 15:20
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Fireworks in a store
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Study shows consumer fireworks storage is far more dangerous than previously thought
1 December 2023 - 18:20

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