Six killed in Andhra Pradesh crackers factory fire

09-Oct-2025

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At least six people were killed, while two others were injured after a fire broke out at a crackers manufacturing unit in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh on October 8, officials said.

The fire erupted at around 1 pm at Sri Ganapati Grand Fire Works, a licenced unit that has been operating since 1932. Police said the blaze was likely caused by mishandling during production.

A senior police officer, Rahul Meena, said six bodies had been found at the site. "We are verifying the details. It appears to be a licenced unit," he told PTI. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital.