Gujarat Cracker Factory Fire Kills 10 In Banaskantha

At least 10 people were killed in a fire at a firecracker factory in Deesa town of Banaskantha district of Gujarat on Tuesday, April 1. According to news agency PTI, Inspector Vijay Chaudhary of Deesa Rural Police Station said that many workers were trapped when some parts of the factory near the town collapsed due to a series of explosions after the fire broke out.

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Banaskantha Collector Mihir Patel said, “This morning, we received information about a big explosion in the industrial area of ​​Deesa. The fire brigade reached the spot and controlled the fire. 10 workers died on the spot. Many injured workers were referred to different hospitals. The explosion was so powerful that the factory has collapsed.”

#WATCH | Gujarat | Banaskantha Collector Mihir Patel says, “Today morning, we got information of a large explosion in the industrial area in Deesa. The Fire Department rushed to the site and controlled the fire. Five workers died on the spot of the incident. Four injured workers… pic.twitter.com/jrV6ml6Gbb

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The fire was reported around 9.30 AM. Multiple firetenders rushed to the spot to control the fire. An SDRF team is also on the spot to assist in rescue operations. According to sources, more people are feared to be trapped under the debris, or dead.

The owner of the factory-cum-warehouse is absconding, said the police.

#WATCH | Gujarat | Explosion occurs in a factory in the industrial area in Deesa, Banaskantha district; Five workers dead, says Collector. pic.twitter.com/PYkmn4UVeW

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(With inputs from Ronak Patel, ABP Asmita)

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