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Congress councilor Usha Poonamia and husband die in Falna fireworks shop blaze
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 02:31 PM
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A severe fire at a fireworks shop in Falna, Pali district, killed Congress councilor Usha Poonamia and her husband Prakash.
A massive fire broke out in a fireworks shop located in Falna town of Pali district, Rajasthan. The blaze quickly engulfed the premises, trapping the shop owners inside. Both Usha Poonamia, a sitting Congress councilor, and her husband Prakash were found dead at the scene.
Local fire‑brigade units arrived promptly but were unable to rescue the couple as the flames had already consumed the interior. Preliminary reports suggest that the fire may have originated from the handling of explosive materials, though an official investigation is underway.
Authorities have registered a case of accidental death and are conducting a forensic inquiry to determine the exact cause. The incident has drawn attention to safety standards in establishments dealing with fireworks across the state.
Local fire‑brigade units arrived promptly but were unable to rescue the couple as the flames had already consumed the interior. Preliminary reports suggest that the fire may have originated from the handling of explosive materials, though an official investigation is underway.
Authorities have registered a case of accidental death and are conducting a forensic inquiry to determine the exact cause. The incident has drawn attention to safety standards in establishments dealing with fireworks across the state.