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Crime
Over 40 Injured as Diwali Firecracker Explosions Damage Property in Andhra Pradesh
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:40 PM
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More than 40 people were injured and several houses suffered damage after firecrackers exploded during Diwali celebrations in Andhra Pradesh.
A series of firecracker explosions during Diwali celebrations in Andhra Pradesh left over 40 individuals with injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious burns. The incidents occurred in residential areas as people set off fireworks after sunset, a customary practice during the festival.
Local hospitals reported a surge in patients, and emergency services were dispatched to the affected neighborhoods. Police and fire‑brigade teams arrived promptly, securing the sites and providing first aid before transporting the injured to nearby medical facilities.
In addition to human casualties, several homes suffered structural damage, with broken windows, cracked walls, and burnt roofs reported across the affected localities. Authorities have reminded citizens to adhere to safety guidelines, use licensed fireworks, and avoid overcrowded displays to prevent further mishaps.
Local hospitals reported a surge in patients, and emergency services were dispatched to the affected neighborhoods. Police and fire‑brigade teams arrived promptly, securing the sites and providing first aid before transporting the injured to nearby medical facilities.
In addition to human casualties, several homes suffered structural damage, with broken windows, cracked walls, and burnt roofs reported across the affected localities. Authorities have reminded citizens to adhere to safety guidelines, use licensed fireworks, and avoid overcrowded displays to prevent further mishaps.