The explosives were illegally stored. A powerful explosion in an illegal firecracker warehouse led to its collapse and claimed the lives of 21 individuals, including 18 from madhya pradesh, in deesa, gujarat. Eighteen people were killed and five others injured after a blast at a firecracker factory in banaskantha, gujarat, on tuesday.
Video | as many as 18 killed and five got injured after a blast led to fire and building collapse in a firecracker factory in gujarat's banaskantha district earlier today. Indian express, 2 apr 2025; An explosion at a firecracker factory in gujarat's banaskantha district killed 18 people and injured five, with most victims being workers from madhya pradesh.
The presence of firecrackers and raw explosives at a warehouse in gujarat’s deesa meant the fire rapidly spiraled out of control and left at least 21 people dead| india news