<p>At least eight people, including three women, were found dead and several others were reported injured after an explosion in a warehouse of a firecracker factory in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district, on Saturday (July 29), said Officials. The sudden explosion has also damaged houses and some shops near the unit, according to local media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What do we know about the incident?</strong></h2>

<p>The explosion is said to have occurred in the firecracker manufacturing warehouse in the Pazhayapettai area of the district. The blaze due to the explosion also spread to nearby shops and houses, said the Krishnagiri Superintendant of Police Saroj Kumar Thakur, as per ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“As many as seven people have been declared dead and few others injured have been taken to a nearby government hospital for treatment,” said Thakur. The police official later revised the death toll to eight after one more person died in the mishap, reported ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Images and videos from the site show police and fire services personnel on the spot while rescue efforts are said to be underway. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.<br />
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<h2><strong>Indian PM and Home Minister express condolences</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and said, “Deeply saddened by the tragic mishap at a cracker factory in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, resulting in the loss of precious lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this extremely difficult time. May the injured recover soon.”</p>

<p>The Indian PM also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2,00,000 ($2,431) from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased. Additionally, those injured will be given Rs 50,000 ($608), said Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to the microblogging platform and said, “Deeply saddened to know about the tragic fire accident in a crackers factory in Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu). I extend my sincerest condolences to the family members of the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.”<br />
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At least eight people, including three women, were found dead and several others were reported injured after an explosion in a warehouse of a firecracker factory in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district, on Saturday (July 29), said Officials.

At least eight people, including three women, were found dead and several others were reported injured after an explosion in a warehouse of a firecracker factory in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district, on Saturday (July 29), said Officials. The sudden explosion has also damaged houses and some shops near the unit, according to local media reports. What do we know about the incident? The explosion is said to have occurred in the firecracker manufacturing warehouse in the Pazhayapettai area of the district. The blaze due to the explosion also spread to nearby shops and houses, said the Krishnagiri Superintendant of Police Saroj Kumar Thakur, as per ANI. “As many as seven people have been declared dead and few others injured have been taken to a nearby government hospital for treatment,” said Thakur. The police official later revised the death toll to eight after one more person died in the mishap, reported ANI. Images and videos from the site show police and fire services personnel on the spot while rescue efforts are said to be underway. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known. STORY | Visuals from Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu where eight people died after an explosion at a firecracker unit. READ: https://t.co/eadAyYnu2R VIDEO: pic.twitter.com/GE8Qsjwyvb — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 29, 2023 × Indian PM and Home Minister express condolences The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and said, “Deeply saddened by the tragic mishap at a cracker factory in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, resulting in the loss of precious lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this extremely difficult time. May the injured recover soon.” The Indian PM also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2,00,000 ($2,431) from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased. Additionally, those injured will be given Rs 50,000 ($608), said Modi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to the microblogging platform and said, “Deeply saddened to know about the tragic fire accident in a crackers factory in Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu). I extend my sincerest condolences to the family members of the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: At least 8 people killed, several injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu

<p>&nbspA blast in a firecracker godown in Riyazpura in Jalandhar today killed one person and injured three, police said.</p>

<p>Four workers were buried under the debris in the godown, the police said, adding one body was retrieved from the debris and three others seriously injured were hospitalised.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh directed Jalandhar Police Commissioner to conduct a detailed inquiry to ascertain the reasons behind the blast in the firecracker godown.</p>

<p>The chief minister also announced an ex-gratia grant of Rs 1 lakh for the next of the kin of the deceased and Rs 25,000 each for the three injured, besides directing the administration to provide free medical treatment for them.</p>

<p>Singh also directed local authorities to extend all possible help to the victims' families.</p>

<p>The injured were identified as Deepika, Karan and Sunil and their condition was stated to be serious.</p>


Four workers were buried under the debris in the godown, the police said, adding one body was retrieved from the debris and three others seriously injured were hospitalised

&nbspA blast in a firecracker godown in Riyazpura in Jalandhar today killed one person and injured three, police said. Four workers were buried under the debris in the godown, the police said, adding one body was retrieved from the debris and three others seriously injured were hospitalised. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh directed Jalandhar Police Commissioner to conduct a detailed inquiry to ascertain the reasons behind the blast in the firecracker godown. The chief minister also announced an ex-gratia grant of Rs 1 lakh for the next of the kin of the deceased and Rs 25,000 each for the three injured, besides directing the administration to provide free medical treatment for them. Singh also directed local authorities to extend all possible help to the victims' families. The injured were identified as Deepika, Karan and Sunil and their condition was stated to be serious.

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