At least eight workers died after an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district on Sunday, authorities said.
The fire broke out at around 12:45 pm, and officials are currently focused on recovering the bodies and shifting the injured to hospitals.
Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the incident, adding that all the injured were shifted to the hospital and are being treated.
“Eight people, including two women, died, and seven others were injured in the fire accident,” Home Minister V Anitha told PTI.
The injured are being shifted to hospitals here, she said, adding that details are awaited. The CM directed Anitha and district officials to ensure better medical care to the injured, an official said.
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Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire accident at a firecracker manufacturing unit in the Anakapalli district, which claimed eight lives.
He has also urged the state government to extend full support to the victims and their families.
{{/usCountry}}He has also urged the state government to extend full support to the victims and their families.
{{/usCountry}}Upon learning about the tragedy, Jagan instructed the party leaders to visit the accident site and offer all necessary support to the victims and their families.
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Earlier this month, a similar incident happened in Gujarat's Banaskantha district, where, as per authorities, seven people were killed after a blast at a firecrackers factory led to a blaze and collapse of parts of the building.
The incident took place at the unit located near Deesa town.
As per preliminary information, a blast at the factory, located in an industrial area, led to a fire and collapse of parts of the building, leaving several persons trapped in the rubble, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Deesa, Neha Panchal said.