Police in the Canadian province of Quebec say two people have been found dead after an explosion destroyed a fireworks factory.
The blast at the BEM Fireworks plants in Coteau-du-Lac, about 50 kilometres west of Montreal, was followed by a fire and further explosions.
Images from the scene showed a plume of black smoke and exploding fireworks visible from several kilometres away.
Witnesses say the initial explosion rattled the entire area and one building was reduced to rubble.
