MP: Explosion at Illegal Firecracker Factory in Dewas, Casualties Feared
A powerful explosion sparked a major fire at a suspected illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Madhya Pradesh’s Dewas district on Thursday, officials said.
The incident occurred in the Tonk Kalan area, where multiple casualties are feared. A joint team of police and administrative officials rushed to the spot and launched rescue and relief operations.
The incident occurred in the Tonk Kalan area, where multiple casualties are feared. A joint team of police and administrative officials rushed to the spot and launched rescue and relief operations.
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Injured persons were quickly shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, officials added.
Local residents alleged that the unit was involved in illegal firecracker manufacturing and that a massive blast triggered the blaze. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the exact nature of activities being carried out at the facility.
Local residents alleged that the unit was involved in illegal firecracker manufacturing and that a massive blast triggered the blaze. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the exact nature of activities being carried out at the facility.
Senior police and administrative officials are present at the site, and further details are awaited.
