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Four dead as firecracker factory blast rocks Bihar, rescue teams on site
✍️ India Today
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 02:01 AM
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A firecracker manufacturing unit in Bihar exploded, killing four people and prompting emergency rescue operations.
An explosion ripped through a firecracker factory in Bihar, leaving four people dead and several others injured. The blast was reported in the early hours, and thick smoke was seen billowing from the site.
Local police and fire‑service teams rushed to the scene, deploying rescue squads and medical units. Officials said that efforts to locate survivors and retrieve bodies were ongoing, with heavy machinery being used to clear debris.
The incident has raised concerns about safety compliance in small‑scale pyrotechnic units across the state. State authorities have announced an inspection drive to ensure that similar factories adhere to prescribed safety norms.
No further details on the identity of the victims or the exact location of the factory have been released pending official notification.
Local police and fire‑service teams rushed to the scene, deploying rescue squads and medical units. Officials said that efforts to locate survivors and retrieve bodies were ongoing, with heavy machinery being used to clear debris.
The incident has raised concerns about safety compliance in small‑scale pyrotechnic units across the state. State authorities have announced an inspection drive to ensure that similar factories adhere to prescribed safety norms.
No further details on the identity of the victims or the exact location of the factory have been released pending official notification.