Firecracker Factory Fire
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Two killed in massive explosion at firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 24, 2026, 09:50 PM ISTThe explosion was reported at a firecracker factory, which was located at the Naya Kunda village in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. The blast triggered a massive blaze and caused panic among the locals.
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8 killed, several injured in blast at Ahmedabad firecracker factory operating illegally
Gujarat | Jul 18, 2026, 09:55 PM ISTThe blast took place at the firecracker factory located on the Ramol-Gatrad Road in Ahmedabad, leaving at least 8 people dead. Preliminary information revealed that the factory was operating illegally, as its license had been suspended in the past.
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UP: Two killed, three injured in blast at firecracker factory in Barabanki
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 13, 2025, 04:26 PM ISTAyodhya IG Praveen Kumar reached the spot to conduct an investigation into the cause of the blast.
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Five dead, several injured in massive blast at firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi
Tamil Nadu | Jul 01, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTThick smoke was seen rising from the factory, and crackers were bursting continuously inside the premises, and several people with severe burn injuries have been rescued so far.
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Andhra Pradesh fire: Eight dead after explosion at cracker manufacturing unit in Anakapalli
India | Apr 13, 2025, 09:17 PM ISTAndhra Pradesh fire: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the fire incident and state home minister Anitha to ensure better medical care for the injured.
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Gujarat: 17 killed, several injured in fire at firecracker factory in Banaskantha
Gujarat | Apr 01, 2025, 02:07 PM ISTSeventeen people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at a firecracker factory near Deesa, Banaskantha, Gujarat. The fire triggered explosions, causing parts of the factory to collapse. Rescue operations are underway.
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Jharkhand: Five including three kids charred to death as firecracker shop goes up in flames
Jharkhand | Mar 10, 2025, 04:03 PM ISTThe incident occurred at Godarmana Bazar in Ranka police station area, the police said as a massive fire engulfed a firecracker shop killing at least five people.
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Massive explosion at firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi, fire tenders rush to spot
Chennai | Feb 05, 2025, 03:23 PM ISTSoon after receiving information about the incident, the Fire and Rescue Department officials rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control. More details are awaited in the matter.
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Tamil Nadu: Six workers die after explosion at firecracker factory in Virudhunagar district
Tamil Nadu | Jan 04, 2025, 12:37 PM ISTTamil Nadu: The blast is suspected to have taken place during the process of mixing chemicals and it flattened at least one room and led to the deaths.
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Blast at 'illegal' firecracker unit in Haryana’s Sonipat kills three, injures nine
Haryana | Sep 28, 2024, 03:28 PM ISTAuthorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to have been triggered by chemicals used in firecracker production.
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Explosion at firecracker manufacturing factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district
Tamil Nadu | Sep 28, 2024, 03:38 PM ISTThe incident took place at a firecracker manufacturing factory located near Sattur area of Virudhunagar district on Saturday. More details awaited.
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UP: 3-year-old among five dead in explosion at factory in Firozabad
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 17, 2024, 09:01 AM ISTTeam of fire and police departments, and district administration are engaged in relief work under supervision of the superintendent of police and CMO officials.
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Andhra: 14 injured in explosion at illegal firecracker factory operating in residential building
India | Sep 16, 2024, 04:49 PM ISTPolice sealed the illegal firecracker factory running in a residential building in Ambedkar Konaseema district. A probe into the matter has been launched, the police said.
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Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out at firecracker godown in Salem, injured rushed to hospital | VIDEO
Chennai | Sep 04, 2024, 11:57 PM ISTSeveral individuals sustained injuries in the incident and were quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention. The extent of the injuries is still being evaluated. Authorities are on the scene, working to control the fire and investigate its cause.
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Tamil Nadu: Two killed, four injured after blast at firecrackers factory in Thoothukudi, CM reacts
Chennai | Sep 01, 2024, 08:26 AM ISTAccording to police, the entire structure of the godown of the factor was completely gutted in the accidental blast.
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Tamil Nadu: Two killed, two others injured in explosion at fireworks unit, CM announces ex gratia
Chennai | Jul 09, 2024, 08:48 PM ISTThe explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing factory at Kalayarkurichi village near Sivakasi. Chief Minister MK Stalin announced Rs 3 lakh ex gratia to the next of the kin of deceased.
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Harda factory fire: Six 'illegal' firecracker factories sealed in Madhya Pradesh's Indore
Madhya Pradesh | Feb 08, 2024, 05:58 PM ISTA massive fire broke out inside a firecrackers factory located in the Bairagarh area of Harda district on February 6 morning which resulted in the death of 11 people and left 173 injured.
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Madhya Pradesh: 9 killed, nearly 200 injured after explosion rocks firecracker factory in Harda
Madhya Pradesh | Feb 06, 2024, 05:51 PM ISTCM Mohan Yadav took swift action, instructing key officials to assess the situation and coordinate rescue efforts. Medical facilities in Bhopal and Indore are preparing to handle potential casualties, while fire brigades from Indore and Bhopal are deployed to aid firefighting and rescue operations.
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West Bengal: Eight killed in firecracker factory explosion in Duttapukur
Kolkata | Aug 27, 2023, 02:53 PM ISTAccording to police, several people were working at the factory when the blast happened. The roof of the building was completely blown away, and the charred and dismembered bodies of the victims were found scattered on the ground.
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6 dead in blast at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu
India | Feb 25, 2021, 07:33 PM ISTAt least six people died when a fire broke out at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu on Thursday.