Overview

• An explosion around 12:30 pm at the Sri Ganapathi/Lakshmi Ganapathi unit in V. Savaram, Rayavaram, killed at least six workers, with the state home minister later saying seven died including the proprietor.
• Police and district officials reported multiple injuries, with three workers critically burned, after the shed collapsed under the force of the blast.
• The facility was licensed (LE1/LE5) through March 2026 and had recently been inspected and deemed compliant, according to officials.
• Investigators have registered a case and are examining differing preliminary leads, including a suspected electrical short circuit and a spark during chemical stuffing.
• In a precautionary step following the incident, East Godavari district halted manufacturing at licensed fireworks premises pending fresh safety checks by multi-agency teams.