Overview

• The blaze occurred at a crackers manufacturing unit in Rayavaram in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district, police said.
• Six bodies were recovered at the site and two injured workers were taken to a hospital.
• District Superintendent of Police Rahul Meena said mishandling is suspected and noted the unit was likely licensed while identities are being verified.
• Andhra Pradesh leader N. Chandrababu Naidu said he visited the location and spoke with officials on causes, relief efforts and medical aid.
• An investigation is underway as the state’s fireworks sector faces scrutiny following earlier deadly accidents this year.