Negligence by the owner and employees of Gina Gonzales Fireworks led to an explosion that killed two persons and injured at least 24 more last Wednesday morning along Manila North Road Highway in Barangay Binang 1st in Bocaue, Bulacan.

Celso Cruz, a chemical engineer and chairman emeritus of Philippine Pyrotechnics Manufacturers and Dealers Association Inc., on Sunday said their conclusion was based on results of an investigation of the incident by the Bulacan police, the Bureau of Fire Protection and the municipality of Bocaue.

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