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Fire Blast at Jodhpur Handicraft Factory Claims Second Firefighter’s Life
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jodhpur
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 04:31 PM
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A blast at a handicraft factory in Basni, Jodhpur on September 23 killed a second firefighter while another remains critically injured.
On September 23, a sudden explosion ripped through a handicraft manufacturing unit in the Basni area of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, igniting a fierce fire that quickly engulfed the premises. Emergency services were dispatched within minutes to contain the blaze and rescue trapped workers.
The first responding fire crew suffered a fatality when one firefighter succumbed to severe burns while battling the flames. A second firefighter, who was hospitalized for similar injuries, died during treatment, bringing the death toll among the rescue team to two.
A third firefighter remains in critical condition, receiving intensive care for extensive burn injuries. Local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the blast and assess safety compliance at the factory.
Jodhpur’s municipal officials have urged nearby industrial units to review emergency protocols and ensure that fire‑safety equipment is functional, emphasizing that the incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of occupational safety standards.
The first responding fire crew suffered a fatality when one firefighter succumbed to severe burns while battling the flames. A second firefighter, who was hospitalized for similar injuries, died during treatment, bringing the death toll among the rescue team to two.
A third firefighter remains in critical condition, receiving intensive care for extensive burn injuries. Local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the blast and assess safety compliance at the factory.
Jodhpur’s municipal officials have urged nearby industrial units to review emergency protocols and ensure that fire‑safety equipment is functional, emphasizing that the incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of occupational safety standards.