6 killed, dozens feared trapped in fire at crackers factory in Madhya Pradesh's Harda
6 killed, dozens feared trapped in fire at crackers factory in Madhya Pradesh's Harda
A massive fire at a cracker factory in Madhya Pradesh’s Harda has killed as many as six people while more than 50 have been left injured.
#WATCH | Firefighting operation is underway at the firecracker factory in Harda, Madhya Pradesh where a massive explosion took place today.
Six people have died and 59 others are injured in the incident. pic.twitter.com/rbUFx6v6UH
— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2024
The fire triggered multiple explosions in the nearby region, torching several houses in the neighbourhood.
The injured people have been taken to the hospital while many are feared trapped inside the firecracker factory. Firetrucks have been deployed in the area to douse the fire.
Burn units at hospitals in Indore, Bhopal and the AIIMS in the state capital were directed to make necessary arrangements for any emergency, an official said.
Fire brigades were also rushed from Indore and Bhopal to tackle the blaze.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took stock of the situation and said, “Over 50 ambulances were sent to the spot. Our minister Uday Pratap Singh, DG Home and around 400 police officials have left for the spot. We are trying to control the fire and provide immediate assistance to the injured.”
The government has announced Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia to the kin of the dead and offered free treatment for those who have been injured.
#WATCH | On the Harda incident, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav says “Six people have died and more than 50 people are injured in this incident. Over 50 ambulances were sent to the spot. Our minister Uday Pratap Singh, DG Home and around 400 police officials have left for the spot.… pic.twitter.com/D6fLJ21hGv
— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2024
Meanwhile, a green corridor has been created between Harda and Bhopal to facilitate the movement of ambulances.
#WATCH | Harda Collector, Rishi Garg says “An explosion took place in a firecracker factory today morning. A rescue operation is underway. Six deaths have been confirmed and 59 others are injured. The injured are getting treatment in the District Hospital and seriously injured… https://t.co/sVVaIsbOGJ pic.twitter.com/AEX4VJ6rEv
— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2024
Harda Collector Rishi Garg said that those injured in the fire were admitted to Harda district hospital and arrangements were being made to shift critically injured persons to Bhopal and Indore for better treatment.
With inputs from agencies
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