- July 18, 2026
At Least 8 Dead, 5 Injured After Massive Fire Engulfs Firecracker Factory In Ahmedabad
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The injured were rushed to L.G. Hospital for treatment, while officials fear the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.
Huge Fire at Firecracker Factory in Ahmedabad Leaves 8 Dead, 5 Injured
At least eight people were killed and five others injured after a massive fire broke out at a firecracker factory in Mahmudpura area of Ahmedabad on Saturday. The injured were rushed to L.G. Hospital for treatment. Officials said the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue at the site.
Several teams of the fire brigade have been deployed to control the blaze. Firefighters are continuing efforts to douse the flames and carry out search operations in the affected factory premises.
PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia
“Extremely saddened to hear about the loss of lives due to a mishap at a fireworks factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” sais PM Modi in a post on X.
Police and fire department officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Authorities are examining the circumstances that led to the incident, though the exact reason behind the blaze has not yet been established.
Emergency teams remain at the site as operations continue. Officials are focusing on extinguishing the remaining fire and ensuring that no one is trapped inside the factory.
The incident has triggered a large-scale response from emergency services, with multiple fire engines deployed to bring the situation under control.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement confirming the final number of casualties or the extent of the damage caused by the fire. Officials said more details are expected once rescue operations are completed and the investigation progresses.
Further updates are awaited as emergency personnel continue rescue and firefighting efforts at the firecracker factory in Ahmedabad’s Mahmudpura area.
The cause of the massive fire at the Ahmedabad firecracker factory is under investigation by police and fire department officials. Firefighters are working to extinguish the flames and conduct search operations.
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