Blast in Bihar Village House Storing Firecrackers Claims 4 Lives

A blast ripped through a house in a village in Bihar that was storing firecrackers, killing four residents, police said. The explosion occurred early this morning, according to local officials. Emergency services were called to the scene within minutes, but the blast had already caused severe damage to the structure. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion and have urged residents to exercise caution when handling fireworks. No further casualties have been reported at this time.