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Explosive Blast at Firecracker Factory Kills 5, Injures Several in Alampur, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 07:33 PM
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A powerful explosion at a firecracker factory in Alampur, Sevan district, Bihar has confirmed five deaths and left several others injured, authorities say.
A powerful blast ripped through a firecracker manufacturing unit in Alampur, a village in Jamun of Sevan district, Bihar, on Tuesday evening.
The Superintendent of Police confirmed that five people have died as a result of the explosion, while earlier reports had suggested up to eight fatalities.
Several workers were injured in the blast and were rushed to nearby hospitals by ambulance. The police are investigating the cause of the incident.
The factory was reportedly engaged in the production of firecrackers when the explosion occurred. Authorities have sealed the site and are conducting a forensic examination.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols in small‑scale pyrotechnic workshops across the state.
The Superintendent of Police confirmed that five people have died as a result of the explosion, while earlier reports had suggested up to eight fatalities.
Several workers were injured in the blast and were rushed to nearby hospitals by ambulance. The police are investigating the cause of the incident.
The factory was reportedly engaged in the production of firecrackers when the explosion occurred. Authorities have sealed the site and are conducting a forensic examination.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols in small‑scale pyrotechnic workshops across the state.