At least nine killed and 118 injured as fireworks warehouse explodes in Thailand flattening nearby homes

AT LEAST nine people have been killed after a fireworks warehouse exploded in Thailand. The fatal disaster erupted near the Malaysian border this afternoon – leaving 118 bystanders injured and flattening nearby homes. AFPAt least nine people have been killed after a fireworks disaster in Thailand[/caption] The devastating blast happened in the southern province Narathiwat at about 3pm today. Officials said at least 118 people have been wounded and more than 200 households have been affected. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.