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Tragedy Strikes in Puri Town as Death Toll Rises to Eight in Firecracker Explosion

Puri, Odisha – The death toll from a tragic firecracker explosion in Puri town rose to eight on Saturday, with five individuals succumbing to severe burn injuries, officials reported. The incident occurred on Wednesday when a stockpile of firecrackers near a pond caught fire, resulting in a devastating explosion that left many injured. According to Puri superintendent of police (SP) Pinak Mishra, the victims who lost their lives on Saturday included two minors, all of …

Tragic Explosion at Firecracker Unit in Tamil Nadu Claims Eight Lives, Dozens Injured

Chennai, India: A tragic incident unfolded in Sengamalapatti near Sivakasi, as a massive explosion at a firecracker unit claimed the lives of eight individuals, consisting of five women and three men in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district. Additionally, more than 10 individuals sustained severe injuries and have been rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. The victims, who tragically lost their lives in the explosion, were employees at the firecracker factory, highlighting the dangerous …

Deadly Blast at Firecracker Factory in Tamil Nadu Linked to ‘Man-Made Error’ in Chemical Mixing Room

Ten people were killed in a tragic explosion at a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu, India, which authorities have attributed to a “man-made error” in the chemical mixing room. The incident occurred at a factory in the town of Muppandhal on Friday, prompting a large emergency response and investigation. The explosion caused a massive fire that spread quickly throughout the factory, resulting in the deaths of ten workers and injuring several others. The factory was …

Explosion at Firecracker Manufacturing Unit Claims 9 Lives in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhnagar District

VIRUDHNAGAR, Tamil Nadu – A massive explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Virudhnagar district on Saturday evening resulted in the death of at least 9 people and left 10 others injured. Conflicting reports emerged regarding the number of casualties. While one news agency quoted 8 deaths and 10 injuries, another agency reported 10 fatalities, including four women. The reason for the explosion is yet to be determined. Visuals of the aftermath showed extensive damage …

Two Dead, 23 Injured in Illegal Firecracker Explosion in Kochi

Kochi, India – An illegal firecracker storage in Tripunithura resulted in a deadly explosion, with the death toll reaching two on Monday evening. The victims were identified as Thiruvananthapuram native Vishnu (27) and Divakaran (55). Vishnu succumbed to burn injuries shortly after the tragedy, while Divakaran was declared dead at a government medical college in the evening. The blast occurred when firecrackers were being brought in for storage at the warehouse, intended for an upcoming …

Tragic Explosion at Firecracker Manufacturing Unit in Karnataka Leaves Three Dead and Six Injured

Bengaluru, India – A tragic explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Belthangady, Karnataka, resulted in the deaths of three people, with six others sustaining injuries. The deceased include two Malayalis, Varghese (58) and Swamy (55) from Thrissur, and Chetan (25) from Hassan. Among the injured is another Malayali, adding to the devastation caused by the incident. Reports indicate that the explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing unit located on a farm owned by Basheer, …

Tragedy Strikes as Two Children Killed in Firecracker Store Explosion

Muzaffarnagar, India: A tragic incident unfolded in Kelwada village on Monday, as two children lost their lives and another was seriously injured in an explosion at a fire-cracker store, according to local authorities. The Additional Superintendent of Police, City, Satyanarain Prajapati, reported that firefighters and police swiftly responded to the scene to extinguish the fire and initiate a rescue operation. Himanshu, 12, and Paras, 14, were the unfortunate victims of the explosion, their bodies sadly …