At least four people lost their lives in a tragic explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district on Sunday. The incident, which occurred around 12 noon in Maheva village within the Kokhraj police station area, resonated several kilometers from the factory site, the police informed, as per news agency PTI.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Brijesh Kumar Srivastava stated, "Efforts are being made to identify the deceased", while the cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained. The factory fire has been brought under control to a significant extent, he informed. Meanwhile, the injured are receiving medical attention, with more than five individuals currently undergoing treatment.
SP Srivastava told news agency ANI that the factory, located in Bharwari town, had the necessary licenses for manufacturing and selling firecrackers, "There has been a fire in a firecracker factory in Bharwari. As per the information, there are four casualties and some people are injured. They have been sent to the hospital for treatment. The factory is far away from the residential area... The rescue operation is underway... They had the license to manufacture and sell. 5-6 people are injured..."
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Kolkata Shanties Engulfed in Blaze, Dozens Left Homeless
In a separate incident, a major fire engulfed shanties in the Anandapur area of southeastern Kolkata on Sunday morning. While no casualties were reported, the blaze wrought significant destruction, leaving around 50 families homeless, as per PTI's report.
The fire, first noticed around 10:30 am, quickly spread through the makeshift dwellings, fueled by what is believed to be an LPG cylinder blast. Eleven fire tenders rushed to the scene, battling the flames for an hour before successfully extinguishing them.
Local residents, alongside firefighting personnel, worked tirelessly to contain the fire and evacuate those in harm's way. Eyewitnesses recounted hearing explosions, possibly from LPG cylinders, as the fire rapidly spread through the shanties.
Expressing her anguish, Minati Dasi, one of the affected residents, lamented, "We have lost everything in the fire. The jewellery for my daughter’s wedding."
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