MP: 7 Killed, Many Injured As Firecracker Factory Blast Triggers Massive Fire In Harda
A massive fire broke out after a blast at an illegal firecracker factory in MP's Harda.
A massive fire broke out after an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory located in Madhya Pradesh's Harda city. As per latest information, the fire has spread to over 50 houses near the factory. According to PTI, seven people have died during the incident and around 63 injured have been taken to Harda district hospital. He also announced that the families of the deceased will be provided Rs. 4 lakh and the injured will be treated free of cost.
#WATCH | On the Harda incident, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav says "Six people have died and more than 50 people are injured in this incident. Over 50 ambulances were sent to the spot. Our minister Ranvendra Pratap Singh, DG Home and around 400 police officials have left for the… pic.twitter.com/zaNJVZFZuG
— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2024
Upon receiving the information about the blast, fire brigade vehicles and the administrative staff rushed to the spot to control the situation. Fire brigade vehicles from Indore, Bhopal, and nearby districts have also been dispatched. Six fire brigades and Four ambulances from Narmadapuram along with doctors have also been sent to the Harda Fatka factory. Huge plumes of smoke could be seen from a distance after the blast.
#WATCH | Aerial visuals of the firecracker factory in Harda, Madhya Pradesh where a massive explosion took place today.
— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2024
Six people have died and 59 others are injured in the incident. pic.twitter.com/4s1tgz7kKY
Taking immediate cognizance of the incident, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav directed Minister Ravendra Pratap Singh, DG Home Guard Arvind Kumar, and ACS Ajit Kesari to go by helicopter. 400 police officials have also left for the accident spot. The medical colleges in Bhopal and Indore, and burn units in AIIMS Bhopal were also directed to make the necessary preparations.
Madhya Pradesh's CM Dr. Mohan Yadav shared the sad news on his X account and informed that the authorities have been asked to make necessary preparations.
हरदा में पटाखा फैक्ट्री में आग लगने का अत्यंत दुखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ।
— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) February 6, 2024
मंत्री श्री @udaypratapmp जी और वरिष्ठ अधिकारी घटना स्थल पर पहुंच रहे हैं।
भोपाल तथा इंदौर में मेडिकल कॉलेज और एम्स भोपाल में बर्न यूनिट को आवश्यक तैयारी करने को कहा है। साथ ही इंदौर व भोपाल से फायर ब्रिगेड…
Former MP Chief Minister and BJP MLA Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed his grief on the explosion and prayed for the well-being of the people involved in the accident.
हरदा में पटाखा फैक्ट्री में हुए विस्फोट का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है।
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) February 6, 2024
ईश्वर से इस हृदयविदारक हादसे में फंसे सभी नागरिकों की कुशलता तथा घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की प्रार्थना करता हूँ।
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