At least four dead, many injured in blast-fire at illegal Ahmedabad firecracker unit
At least four people died and several were injured following an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Ahmedabad. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the incident, which occurred at an unlicensed facility on an open farm.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the persistent dangers of unregulated industrial operations and the need for stricter enforcement of safety and licensing laws.
At least four persons were killed and several others injured in a blast and fire at an illegal firecracker factory in Ramol area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad city on Saturday (July 18, 2026), a police official said, adding the toll is likely to rise due to the critical condition of some of those hospitalised.
The explosion and the resultant fire took place at 3:30 p.m. at the factory situated on Ramol-Gatrad road, the official said.
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"Four people have died in the incident and several others have been hospitalised with injuries. The toll may rise due to the critical condition of some of the injured persons," the official said.
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