US EditionBlaze Erupts in Haridwar's Firecracker Factory, Sparking Concern Over Safety Practices
- An explosion occurred on June 16, 2025, at a licensed firecracker factory near Atrasi village in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district, killing four women and injuring over a dozen others.
- The blast happened approximately two kilometers inside a forested area in the Rajabpur police limits where about 25 workers were present, and preliminary investigations suggest a possible short circuit.
- Local police, ambulance, and emergency teams promptly responded with four fire tenders and coordinated rescue efforts alongside administrative and fire brigade personnel to evacuate the injured and secure the site.
- A committee including police and safety officials was constituted to examine the causes and legality of the factory's operations while forensic teams conducted thorough site investigations.
- The head of the Uttar Pradesh government expressed sorrow over the incident, instructed local authorities to accelerate relief efforts and provide medical assistance to those injured, and indicated that ongoing investigations may lead to additional legal measures.
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Blaze Erupts in Haridwar's Firecracker Factory, Sparking Concern Over Safety Practices
Blaze Erupts in Haridwar's Firecracker Factory, Sparking Concern Over Safety Practices A devastating fire broke out at a firecracker factory in Haridwar's Mooldaspur Majra village on Wednesday, causing injuries and the tragic loss of livestock, according to police reports. The inferno resulted in the destruction of property valued at several lakhs as emergency response teams mobilized to tackle the blaze.Authorities dispatched fire tenders from …
4 women killed, over dozen injured in blast at firecracker factory in UP's Amroha
Amroha (UP), Jun 16 (PTI) Four women were killed and more than a dozen others were seriously injured in a blast at a firecracker factory located inside a forest area here on Monday, officials said. According to district authorities, the explosion took place around two kilometres inside the forest near Atrasi village, where nearly 25 […]
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