5 killed, 10 injured after fire breaks out at illegal firecracker unit in Gujarat
A fire at an illegal firecracker unit in Ahmedabad resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Authorities are currently conducting rescue operations and investigating the incident.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing safety and regulatory issues regarding illegal manufacturing units in urban areas.
AHMEDABAD: At least five people were killed and 10 others injured after a major fire broke out at a suspected illegal firecracker manufacturing unit on Gatrad Road near Vastral on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on Saturday afternoon.According to medical sources, four injured persons were taken to LG Hospital, while five others were shifted to Civil Hospital for treatment. The condition of the injured is yet to be ascertained.Senior Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) officials, including the municipal commissioner and mayor, reached the spot following the incident.Police said that a preliminary investigation suggested that the firecracker-making unit was operating illegally. The identities of the deceased and injured have not been confirmed so far, as authorities are still carrying out the verification process.Teams from the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) and city police are at the site, with rescue operations underway.
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