US EditionAt least 21 killed in explosion at illegal firecracker factory in India
- On Tuesday at 9:45 AM, a powerful explosion ripped through a firecracker godown in Palanpur, Banaskantha district, Gujarat.
- The godown, named Deepak Traders, allegedly stored and manufactured firecrackers illegally, and its license had expired in December 2024 due to lapses.
- The intense blast flattened the structure, caused a fire, and sent debris and body parts flying up to 300 meters, severely hindering rescue operations.
- The explosion killed 21 people, including at least four children, and injured six others; eighteen of the deceased were from Madhya Pradesh.
- Authorities launched investigations, formed multiple teams including a SIT, and Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Patel announced ex gratia payments to victims' families.
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Death toll in India firework factory blast rises to 21: officials
An explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in western India left 21 people dead and several others injured on Tuesday, officials said. The fiery blast sent chunks of rock, metal and body parts flying far from the factory complex in the town of Deesa in Gujarat state. “There was a huge blast in the factory, causing the concrete roof to collapse,” government spokesman Rishikesh Patel told reporters, confirming many deaths and injuries. “The nu…
At least 21 killed in explosion at illegal firecracker factory in India
A powerful explosion at an illegal firecracker facility in western India killed over 20 people and injured several others, according to local authorities and media reports. The blast occurred on Tuesday in the town of Deesa, located in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district. Officials said the explosion caused the building to collapse and ignited a fire, leaving many victims trapped beneath the debris. According to the New Straits Times, the blast sent …
Gujarat Firecracker Factory Blast Death Count Rises To 21, 6 Injured
Twenty-one persons lost their lives while six others were injured on Tuesday after an explosion and blaze ripped through a godown where firecrackers were allegedly stored and manufactured illegally, officials said.
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