Nine workers killed in blast at Brazil explosives factory
The blast in Quatro Barras, near the state capital, Curitiba, happened just before 06:00 local time (09:00 GMT).Residents from nearby towns reported being woken up by the sound. A firefighter said that the blast had opened up a crater at the site.Enaex makes explosives for civilian purposes used in construction and mining.The firm expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and said it would work with the relevant authorities to clarify what had caused the explosion.The local authorities said that the firm had all the necessary licences to operate at the site, where it had been operating for five decades.
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