Iran Press/ Asia: The victims killed in the blast were all from the same family, a father with his two children and a nephew, Blitar police chief Argo Wiyono told local media, adding that the blast also injured at least 13 villagers and damaged more than 20 houses in the area.
The police have suspected the explosion was caused by the firecrackers made by the father ahead of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.
The police have deployed a bomb squad to examine the site and called on the locals to stay away from the area while an investigation is still underway.
According to a report, the scene of the incident appeared to be in a state of devastation, with roofs from nearby homes scattered about and walls broken. Debris from the destroyed houses could also be seen scattered in the area.
In addition to the destruction of houses, the explosion also resulted in damage to several vehicles owned by residents, which were left in ruins. Furthermore, the explosion caused the death of livestock belonging to the affected residents.
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