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Crime
Blast at Illegal Firecracker Factory Kills 4 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 06:04 PM
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A blast at an illegal firecracker factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, killed four people and left several others injured, authorities said.
A blast ripped through an illegal firecracker factory in the western state of Gujarat, killing four people and injuring several others, police said on Sunday.
The explosion occurred in the early hours at a site located in the industrial area of Ahmedabad, where the factory had been operating without the required licenses.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the blast caused extensive damage to the building and the surrounding area. Rescue teams recovered bodies and treated the injured at nearby hospitals.
Police are investigating the incident and have announced that the factory was found to be in violation of safety regulations. Authorities said they will take action against the owners and workers involved.
The explosion occurred in the early hours at a site located in the industrial area of Ahmedabad, where the factory had been operating without the required licenses.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the blast caused extensive damage to the building and the surrounding area. Rescue teams recovered bodies and treated the injured at nearby hospitals.
Police are investigating the incident and have announced that the factory was found to be in violation of safety regulations. Authorities said they will take action against the owners and workers involved.