Harda Firecracker Factory Explosion: Six Dead, 50 Injured in Blast at Cracker Factory in Madhya Pradesh, CM Mohan Yadav Convenes Meet (Watch Videos)
Harda/Bhopal, February 6:┬аSix persons were killed and 50 others injured after an explosion leading to a blaze in a firecrackers factory in Harda town of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said. A number of people were also feared trapped in and around the unit, an official said.
Some videos of the incident surfaced on social media showing the fire with intermittent explosions taking place at the site and people running to save themselves. Six persons were killed and 50 others injured after an explosion followed by a fire at the crackers unit, CM Yadav said.┬аMadhya Pradesh Fire: Five Boats Gutted in Blaze at Water Sports Academy in Bhopal, No Casualties Reported.
The chief minister spoke to the officials concerned and sought details of the incident, an official said. The CM also directed minister Uday Pratap Singh, Additional Chief Secretary Ajit Kesari and Director General Home Guard Arvind Kumar to rush to Harda by a helicopter.┬аMadhya Pradesh Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts at Plastic Factory Godown in GwaliorтАЩs Bara Village (Watch Video).
Harda Firecracker Factory Blast:
#BREAKING | 4 killed, dozens feared trapped in firecracker factory blast in #MadhyaPradesh‘s Harda.
Blast occurred at a factory situated on Magardha road in Bairagarh village of Harda. The blast was so intense that its effect was felt in a radius of 15 kilometers.
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тАФ The Times Of India (@timesofindia) February 6, 2024
Aerial Visual Shows Aftermath of Destruction:
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh minister Uday Pratap Singh conducts an aerial survey of the firecracker factory in Harda, Madhya Pradesh where a massive explosion took place today.
Firefighting operation is underway at the factory. pic.twitter.com/496XoKjjle
тАФ ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2024
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. The chief minister has also called a meeting in connection with the incident, the official added.
