At the least 10 individuals had been killed in a hearth at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Deesa city of Banaskantha district of Gujarat on Tuesday, April 1. In keeping with information company PTI, Inspector Vijay Chaudhary of Deesa Rural Police Station stated that many staff had been trapped when some elements of the manufacturing unit close to the city collapsed as a consequence of a collection of explosions after the hearth broke out.

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Banaskantha Collector Mihir Patel stated, “This morning, we acquired details about an enormous explosion within the industrial space of ​​Deesa. The hearth brigade reached the spot and managed the hearth. 10 staff died on the spot. Many injured staff had been referred to completely different hospitals. The explosion was so highly effective that the manufacturing unit has collapsed.”

#WATCH | Gujarat | Banaskantha Collector Mihir Patel says, “At present morning, we obtained data of a giant explosion within the industrial space in Deesa. The Hearth Division rushed to the location and managed the hearth. 5 staff died on the spot of the incident. 4 injured staff… pic.twitter.com/jrV6ml6Gbb

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The hearth was reported round 9.30 AM. A number of firetenders rushed to the spot to manage the hearth. An SDRF workforce can be on the spot to help in rescue operations. In keeping with sources, extra persons are feared to be trapped underneath the particles, or lifeless.

The proprietor of the factory-cum-warehouse is absconding, stated the police.

#WATCH | Gujarat | Explosion happens in a manufacturing unit within the industrial space in Deesa, Banaskantha district; 5 staff lifeless, says Collector. pic.twitter.com/PYkmn4UVeW

— ANI (@ANI) April 1, 2025

(With inputs from Ronak Patel, ABP Asmita)

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