ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government of Zamboanga is considering reviewing its amended ordinance that lifted a ban on pyrotechnics and firecrackers, following an explosion that ripped through a firecracker warehouse on Saturday.
The explosion on Marquez Drive in Barangay Tetuan killed five people and wounded 38 others as well as destroyed several residential and commercial buildings.
Mayor John Dalipe said they would wait for the result of the investigation being conducted by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
Meanwhile, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said it would look into the incident for possible violation of occupational safety and health standards.
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