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  UP: Two killed, three injured in blast at firecracker factory in Barabanki

  Uttar Pradesh | November 13, 2025 16:26 IST

  Ayodhya 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

  July 01, 2025 12:55 IST

  Thick 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 | April 13, 2025 21:17 IST

  Andhra 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 | April 01, 2025 14:07 IST

  Seventeen 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 | March 10, 2025 16:03 IST

  The 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

  February 05, 2025 15:23 IST

  Soon 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

  January 04, 2025 12:37 IST

  Tamil 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 | September 28, 2024 15:28 IST

  Authorities 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

  September 28, 2024 15:38 IST

  The 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 | September 17, 2024 9:01 IST

  Team 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 | September 16, 2024 16:49 IST

  Police 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

  September 04, 2024 23:57 IST

  Several 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

  September 01, 2024 8:26 IST

  According 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

  July 09, 2024 20:48 IST

  The 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 | February 08, 2024 17:58 IST

  A 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 | February 06, 2024 17:51 IST

  CM 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

  August 27, 2023 14:53 IST

  According 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 | February 25, 2021 19:33 IST

  At least six people died when a fire broke out at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu on Thursday.

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  Death toll due to Tamil Nadu fireworks factory explosion rises to 19; over 30 injured

  India | February 13, 2021 9:53 IST

  In March last year, six people were killed and four injured in the factory at Sippiparai near Sattur when the fire broke out due to friction when chemicals were being mixed for making the fireworks.

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  West Bengal: Fire at fireworks factory injures 13, owner detained

  India | October 07, 2018 20:16 IST

  Three fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames which broke out at the factory at around 12.40 pm on Sunday, a fire department official said.