Explosion at Puri Firecracker Stockpile Leaves 11 Dead

Bhubaneswar, India – A tragic explosion of a stockpile of firecrackers during Lord Jagannath’s ‘Chandan Yatra’ in Puri, Odisha, has resulted in a devastating death toll of 11 individuals, with two more casualties reported after sustaining injuries from the incident. As the local community grapples with the aftermath of the explosion on the night of May 29, nineteen individuals remain hospitalized in various medical facilities across Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack. The Office of the Special …

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Explosion Kills Eight Workers in Tamil Nadu Firecracker Factory

Chennai, India – Tragedy struck in Sengamalapatti, near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district, as a firecracker unit explosion claimed the lives of eight individuals, including five women and three men. The incident also resulted in over 10 people sustaining severe injuries, prompting their immediate transfer to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. The victims, all workers at the firecracker factory, tragically lost their lives in the devastating explosion. In response, local authorities, including …

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Tragic Firecracker Explosion at Bundelkhand Festival Claims Four Children’s Lives

Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh – A tragic incident occurred at the Bundelkhand Gaurav Mahotsav in Uttar Pradesh’s Chitrakoot, resulting in the death of four children and injuries to several others. The explosion took place during a fireworks display at the festival, leading to an immediate response from the police and government officials. Bhanu Bhaskar, Additional Director General (ADG) of Prayagraj Zone, revealed that an FIR has been filed against three individuals in connection with the explosion. …

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Blast at Illegal Firecracker Storage Unit Highlights Flagrant Safety Violations at Temple Festivals

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India – The tragic blast at an illegal firecracker storage unit in Thripunithura connected to a temple festival on February 12 has once again brought to light the flagrant disregard for safety regulations. This incident serves as a reminder of a similar tragedy that occurred almost a year ago in Ernakulam, where an explosion at an unauthorized firecracker storage unit resulted in one death and seven injuries, including three children. The authorities have apparently …

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Explosion at Indian Firecracker Factory Leaves Several Dead and Injured

HARDA, India – A firecracker factory in Harda, India, was rocked by an explosion and fire, leading to several reported fatalities and injuries. The explosion occurred on February 6, 2024, causing devastation in the area. The extent of the damage and the exact number of casualties are yet to be confirmed, but initial reports indicate that the incident has resulted in loss of life and injuries. As emergency responders rushed to the scene to provide …

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