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Crime
10 Dead in Fire at Illegal Firecracker Factory in Gujarat
✍️ ANI News
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 08:18 AM
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A blaze engulfed an unlicensed firecracker factory in Gujarat, killing 10 people and injuring several others.
A fire broke out at an unlicensed firecracker factory in Gujarat, killing 10 people and injuring several others.
The blaze was reported in the early hours of the day, and emergency services struggled to control the flames due to the factory's hazardous materials.
Authorities confirmed that the unit was operating without a valid license, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire and whether safety protocols were breached.
The Gujarat Fire and Rescue Department has urged all fireworks manufacturers to comply with licensing norms to prevent such tragedies.
The blaze was reported in the early hours of the day, and emergency services struggled to control the flames due to the factory's hazardous materials.
Authorities confirmed that the unit was operating without a valid license, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire and whether safety protocols were breached.
The Gujarat Fire and Rescue Department has urged all fireworks manufacturers to comply with licensing norms to prevent such tragedies.