Two injured in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Gujarat

An explosion at an unlicensed firecracker manufacturing unit in Gujarat's Kheda district left two people injured. Authorities have confirmed the unit was operating without a license and are currently searching for the owner.
Why it matters
Illegal manufacturing units pose severe safety risks to workers and the surrounding community due to lack of regulatory oversight.
Two people were injured in a blaze triggered by a blast at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Kapadvanj town in Kheda district of Gujarat on Saturday (June 27, 2026), officials said.
The report is a straightforward account of a local accident and the subsequent official investigation.
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