Gujarat: 18 killed, 5 injured after blast, blaze at firecracker godown in Banaskantha

Gujarat: 18 people died in a massive fire at a firecracker warehouse located in Deesa GIDC area of ​​Banaskantha district of Gujarat on Tuesday. According to preliminary information, the fire probably started due to an explosion in a water heating boiler. Many workers have also been injured in this accident, who have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. According to preliminary information, the fire probably started due to an explosion in a water heating boiler. As soon as the information about the fire was received, the fire brigade team immediately reached the spot and after a lot of hard work, the fire was controlled.

Fire at a firecracker warehouse

Firefighters of Deesa Municipality also reached the spot and started relief work. A team of Deesa taluka police and administrative officials reached the spot and took stock of the situation and started investigation.

PM Modi expressed grief on the accident

PM Modi has posted on x expressing grief over this incident. He has also announced to provide financial assistance to the deceased and injured in this accident.

 PM Modi wrote in the post-

The loss of life due to the explosion in a firecracker factory in Banaskantha, Gujarat is very sad. I am deep pain and condolence to them those who have lost their loved one in this fire. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.

Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the explosion at a firecracker factory in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would…

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 1, 2025

The administration is helping the affected. The families of the deceased will be given assistance of ₹ 2 lakh and the injured ₹ 50 thousand from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund (PMNRF)." Also Read: Delhi: Several vehicles gutted in massive fire that broke out in Jhandewalan Extension

Fire started due to an explosion in a water heating boiler

According to eyewitnesses, the fire spread so fast that the people present in the warehouse did not even get a chance to get out. The condition of the injured is also said to be critical. The administration has started investigating the cause of the accident and the process of identifying the dead is going on. This incident has spread panic in the area.

People present in the warehouse did not even get a chance to get out

The fire was so devastating that the slab of the factory also broke and fell, which hindered the rescue operations. Due to the falling of the slab, there was chaos at the spot for some time. As soon as the information about the fire was received, the fire brigade team immediately reached the spot and after a lot of hard work, the fire was controlled. The fire department immediately reached the spot and controlled the fire. 18 people died in this accident.

Injured workers have been admitted to different hospitals."

Banaskantha SP Akshay Raj Makwana informed that so far 18 people have been confirmed dead in this accident. This explosion took place in a warehouse, which was being operated illegally. The administration had not given permission to the stockist to keep stock of crackers, yet firecrackers were stored in the warehouse. Also Read: Noida Fire: Massive fire breaks out in shopping complex, people trapped inside