According to preliminary information, the Kasuhambi firecracker factory was operating in a house some distance from the settlement.
Published: August 31, 2026, 7:01 PM IST
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Kasuhambi: Three people were killed and five others were injured after a massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi on Monday, officials saidA fire broke out at the factory near Manauri Bazar on the Kaushambi-Prayagraj border, followed by a series of loud explosionsThe explosion was so powerful that it caused panic in the surrounding area, and several houses were damaged.
Upon receiving the information, District Magistrate Vipin Pal arrived at the scene and reviewed the rescue and relief effortsHe directed officials to expedite rescue operations to find those trapped under the debris and provide immediate medical care to the injured.
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“Information about the explosion at the firecracker factory on the Prayagraj-Kaushambi border was received at around 10.40 a.mRescue and relief operations are currently underway to find those trapped under the debris and provide medical care,” Pal saidHe stated that due to the possibility of someone being trapped under the debris, all teams are conducting a continuous search operation.
“Anyone found in the debris during the rescue operation is immediately taken to the nearest hospital for treatment.” According to the officials, a fire brigade team was dispatched to the site, along with six to eight ambulancesPolice and administrative teams also arrived at the scene and began rescue and relief operationsThe District Magistrate stated that rescue operations are currently underway at the site.
“So far, approximately three people have been reported dead, while approximately five are injuredThe injured have been sent to SRN Hospital in Prayagraj, where they are receiving treatment,” Pal said.
“This is the only preliminary information regarding the number of dead and injuredThe situation will become clearer once the rescue operation is completeThe administration will share any new information as soon as it receives it,” he addedFollowing the accident, senior police and administrative officials from both Kaushambi and Prayagraj districts arrived at the scene.
According to preliminary information, the firecracker factory was operating in a house some distance from the settlementSeveral people were reportedly present inside the factory at the time of the accidentAfter the fire broke out, firecrackers exploded one after another, making it difficult for rescue teams to enter initially.
(With inputs from agencies)
