Bright Sparklers fireworks disaster
| Date | 7 May 1991 |
|---|---|
| Time | 3:45 pm MST |
| Location | Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 3°12′32.6″N 101°33′46.1″E / 3.209056°N 101.562806°E |
| Also known as | Hiroshima of Sungai Buloh |
| Cause | Explosion triggered by spilled explosive chemicals during fireworks testing |
| Deaths | 26 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 103 |
| Property damage | MYR 1 million, 46 homes destroyed, 149 damaged |
| Litigation | 118 families filed lawsuits, settled in 2006 |
The Bright Sparklers fireworks disaster occurred on 7 May 1991 at 3:45 pm MST in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia. A massive explosion at the Bright Sparklers fireworks factory caused 26 deaths, 103 injuries, and the destruction of 46 homes, damaging 149 others. The blast, audible 7–8 km away, was nicknamed the "Hiroshima of Sungai Buloh" by local media due to its devastating impact. The disaster led to significant regulatory changes, including the temporary closure of fireworks factories and the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994.