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Blast at Tamil Nadu Fireworks Factory Kills One, Injures Five

Investigators suspect friction in aerial fireworks production at the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation–licensed plant triggered the deadly blast.

A firecracker factory explosion in Tamil Nadu has claimed one life and left five others injured. | Image: X
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Overview

  • The explosion at the Hindustan Fireworks plant in Keezha Thayilpatti occurred at 8:50 a.m. on July 6, killing 50-year-old M. Balagurusamy and injuring five workers who were treated at Sivakasi Government Hospital.
  • Flames spread through more than ten working sheds after the blast, with strong winds fuelling the fire and flying debris harming nearby employees.
  • The factory held a Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation licence, and officials believe friction during aerial fireworks assembly set off the explosion.
  • Virudhunagar District Revenue Officer R. Rajendran suspended the plant’s sulphur licence pending a comprehensive safety investigation.
  • Vembakottai police arrested foreman Loganathan in connection with the accident and have launched a search for the missing factory owner.