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Deadly Explosion at Indian Firework Factory Claims 11 Lives, Injures 80

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By Web Desk Published February 6, 2024 3 Min Read
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Catastrophic Explosion in the Firework manufacturing facility in India. Photo: AFP
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On Tuesday, a devastating explosion at a firework manufacturing facility in India resulted in at least eight fatalities and injured 80 individuals. This incident sent shockwaves through the region, with officials witnessing flames engulfing the sky. The explosion, occurring in Harda, Madhya Pradesh, prompted a swift emergency response, including the dispatch of dozens of ambulances and mobilising army helicopters for evacuation purposes.

Television footage captured the intensity of the blast, showing a massive tower of fire erupting from the site. Rajeshwari Mahobia, a senior district police officer, conveyed to AFP the preliminary casualty figures, hinting at a potential rise in the death toll. The aftermath scenes depicted a desolate landscape of charred debris, underscoring the explosion’s magnitude.

#BREAKING | Dozens feared dead following a major blast at an illegal fire-cracker factory at Harda district of #MadhyaPradesh. As per officials, 4 of around 25 people sent to the hospital have been declared dead.

“These are the people who had died mainly of stampede after the… pic.twitter.com/ZdPsZcxb2J

— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) February 6, 2024

Response and Relief Efforts

In the wake of the tragedy, Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, expressed his sorrow over the incident. He highlighted the immediate activation of burn units in nearby hospitals and coordinated extensive ambulance services to the affected area. Yadav’s statements on X (formerly known as Twitter) outlined the logistical efforts, including deploying at least 20 ambulances on-site with additional support on the way.

राज्य सरकार हरदा हादसे के पीड़ितों के साथ है; घायलों के इलाज की समुचित व्यवस्था की गई है।

मैं कल स्वयं विधानसभा के बाद हरदा जाऊंगा। मैंने इस मामले की जांच के आदेश दे दिए हैं।

जो भी दोषी होगा, उसके खिलाफ सख्त से सख्त कार्रवाई की जाएगी। pic.twitter.com/qjDNnpTNbY

— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) February 6, 2024

As reported by Manish Sharma, a leading surgeon, the Harda district hospital became a focal point for treating the influx of victims. The hospital admitted 90 individuals, referring the most critical cases to larger medical facilities. The ongoing rescue operations suggested a continuous rise in the number of those needing medical attention.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the tragedy, pledging financial support to the victims’ families and those injured. This gesture aims to alleviate the immediate financial burden the affected families face.

Kailash Chand Parte, leading the rescue coordination, detailed the firefighting efforts to tame the blaze, which remained uncontrolled despite the deployment of significant resources. The uncertainty regarding the number of factory workers present during the explosion adds to the complexity of the rescue operation. The explosion’s force caused extensive damage to surrounding structures, illustrating the event’s severity.

Scattered bodies, damaged homes and debris lying around—after the blaze, the aftermath of the #Harda tragedy in MP, where a fireworks factory went up in a series of explosions, injuring almost 200, killing 11. One young child still missing. #FireAccident https://t.co/KKCtP0rEDc

— National Herald (@NH_India) February 6, 2024
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