Massive explosion at suspected illegal firecracker unit in MP, several feared dead

A blast erupts after an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas; casualties are feared.

A fire broke out after an explosion at an alleged illegal firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district on Thursday, officials said.

Blast erupted in a factory in Madhya Pradesh. (Represntative image/PTI)

Multiple casualties were feared in the incident, which occurred at the unit located in the Tonk Kalan area, they said.

A joint team of the police and administration personnel launched relief and rescue operations at the site, and the injured persons were shifted to hospitals, the officials said.

Local residents claimed that firecrackers were being manufactured illegally at the factory, and a massive explosion occurred there.

Senior police and administrative officials reached the spot. They, however, did not immediately clarify the nature of the products being manufactured at the factory.