At least nine people were killed and several others injured when a firecracker factory in Gujarat's Ahmedabad caught fire on Saturday (July 18) after a powerful explosion tore through the factory. The fire that engulfed the factory, sent thick plumes of smoke into the sky and triggered panic in the surrounding area.&nbsp;Immediately after the factory, situated on the Ramol-Gatrad Road in Ahmedabad, caught fire multiple fire brigade teams rushed to the spot to douse the blaze. Senior fire officials, including the Chief Fire Officer, were also deployed at the site to control the blaze and search for survivors.&nbsp;The death toll could rise further as rescue operations continue at the site.&nbsp;An investigation has been ordered to ascertain the exact cause of the fire and take further action in the incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the incident and took to X to write, “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.”&nbsp;

Senior fire officials, including the Chief Fire Officer, were also deployed at the site to control the blaze and look for survivors.

At least nine people were killed and several others injured when a firecracker factory in Gujarat's Ahmedabad caught fire on Saturday (July 18) after a powerful explosion tore through the factory. The fire that engulfed the factory, sent thick plumes of smoke into the sky and triggered panic in the surrounding area. Immediately after the factory, situated on the Ramol-Gatrad Road in Ahmedabad, caught fire multiple fire brigade teams rushed to the spot to douse the blaze. Senior fire officials, including the Chief Fire Officer, were also deployed at the site to control the blaze and search for survivors. The death toll could rise further as rescue operations continue at the site. An investigation has been ordered to ascertain the exact cause of the fire and take further action in the incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the incident and took to X to write, “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.”

Senior fire officials, including the Chief Fire Officer, were also deployed at the site to control the blaze and look for survivors.

At least 9 killed, several injured in firecracker factory blast in Gujarat

Five labourers were killed and 16 other workers injured, some of them critically, after a huge explosion followed by fire occurred in a chemical unit in Gujarat's Panchmahal district on Thursday, officials said.

The blast took place around 10 am at the chemical manufacturing plant of Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL), situated near Ranjitnagar village in Ghoghamba taluka, said Panchmahal district collector Sujal Mayatra.

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Of the 16 workers injured in the mishap, 14 received minor injuries, while two suffered over 50 per cent burns, Mayatra said, adding that all of them were referred to different hospitals for treatment and they are out of danger.

"A huge explosion followed by fire occurred at the chemical manufacturing plant of GFL. We have recovered five dead bodies from the blast site during our search and rescue operation after the fire was doused. The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) also contacted us and gave necessary instructions," the collector added.

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On being alerted, the firefighters rushed to the spot and Mayatra as well as district SP Leena Patil also reached the site.

After the fire came under control, search teams initially found two bodies from under the rubble. Later during the day, the bodies of three more victims were recovered when the entire area was scanned, Mayatra said.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel immediately contacted the collector upon learning about the incident and instructed him to make necessary arrangements for the treatment of the injured and to expedite search and rescue operation, a statement by the CMO said.

Five labourers were killed and 16 other workers injured, some of them critically, after a huge explosion followed by fire occurred in a chemical unit in Gujarat's Panchmahal district on Thursday, officials said.

Five labourers were killed and 16 other workers injured, some of them critically, after a huge explosion followed by fire occurred in a chemical unit in Gujarat's Panchmahal district on Thursday, officials said. The blast took place around 10 am at the chemical manufacturing plant of Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL), situated near Ranjitnagar village in Ghoghamba taluka, said Panchmahal district collector Sujal Mayatra. Also read | First women ice hockey dev camp started at Drass in minus 19 degree temp Of the 16 workers injured in the mishap, 14 received minor injuries, while two suffered over 50 per cent burns, Mayatra said, adding that all of them were referred to different hospitals for treatment and they are out of danger. "A huge explosion followed by fire occurred at the chemical manufacturing plant of GFL. We have recovered five dead bodies from the blast site during our search and rescue operation after the fire was doused. The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) also contacted us and gave necessary instructions," the collector added. Also read | Indian government clears proposal to raise marriage age of women from 18 to 21 On being alerted, the firefighters rushed to the spot and Mayatra as well as district SP Leena Patil also reached the site. After the fire came under control, search teams initially found two bodies from under the rubble. Later during the day, the bodies of three more victims were recovered when the entire area was scanned, Mayatra said. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel immediately contacted the collector upon learning about the incident and instructed him to make necessary arrangements for the treatment of the injured and to expedite search and rescue operation, a statement by the CMO said.

Five labourers killed, 16 injured in blast, fire at chemical factory in Gujarat

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At least 9 killed, several injured in firecracker factory blast in Gujarat

Five labourers killed, 16 injured in blast, fire at chemical factory in Gujarat