In West Bengal, India, an explosion at an illegal firecracker unit has killed nine people while 13 others are critically injured as per reports. Local police told media that the impact of the explosion was "so massive" that the residential building on which the factory was being run collapsed.

India: Death toll from blast at illegal fireworks factory in West Bengal rises to nine

At least seven shops were gutted after a massive fire broke out in Rabindranagar market area in Siliguri in the wee hours on Wednesday. According to the locals, heavy smoke came out from the market area, following which the shopkeepers immediately called the fire officials.

Massive fire causes damage to seven shops in Siliguri, investigation underway

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India: Death toll from blast at illegal fireworks factory in West Bengal rises to nine

Massive fire causes damage to seven shops in Siliguri, investigation underway