19 Dead in Tamil Nadu Firecracker Factory Blast
A blast at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kattanarpatti, Tamil Nadu, resulted in at least 19 deaths and six injuries. The incident occurred on a Sunday, violating operational regulations. Approximately 30 workers were present at the time of the explosion, which caused significant structural damage to the factory. Rescue operations are ongoing, with local authorities providing assistance to victims. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, expressed condolences for the victims. Virudhunagar district has a history of fire-related incidents in firecracker factories.
Published 1 day ago • 19 Apr 2026, 05:43 PM IST