US Edition5 Dead, 2 Injured in Sivakasi Firecracker Factory Blast
- On July 1, 2025, a devastating explosion at the Gokhales Fireworks facility located in Chinnakamanpatti near Sivakasi resulted in the deaths of six workers and caused injuries to five others.
- The explosion happened during routine cracker manufacturing, with early reports suggesting friction during chemical handling and possible safety violations.
- Fire and Rescue teams from Sivakasi and Sattur responded quickly to the incident, managing to control the fire despite ongoing smaller explosions that hindered the rescue operations, while the police filed a case and detained the factory foreman.
- Authorities identified the deceased, including R Mahalingam and others; the Chief Minister offered condolences and announced Rs four lakh compensation for each deceased family and Rs one lakh for the injured.
- The blast exposed recurring safety lapses in Sivakasi’s firecracker industry, which supplies 90% of India’s fireworks and has over 8,000 units, prompting demands for stricter enforcement and ongoing investigation.
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5 dead, 2 injured in Sivakasi firecracker factory blast
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