Seven people died in a blast at an illegal fireworks warehouse in Punto Fijo, in the north-western Venezuelan state of Falcon, Venezuelan media reported Friday, citing local authorities. The explosion happened late Thursday and was felt within a 300-metre radius of the site, causing serious damage to several homes nearby. Mayor Alcides Goitia announced a probe into the blast, noting the illegal stockpiling of fireworks as a likely cause. Goitia said four people remained in hospital after being injured in the explosion.