Printed on: 4:18 pm, 28 February 2026
A tragic explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Kakinada on Saturday afternoon claimed the lives of 18 employees. The blast occurred at Surya Sri Fireworks in Vetlapalem village. Most of those that died are reported to be ladies working contained in the unit on the time.
Because of the pressure of the explosion, some our bodies had been thrown into close by fields. Eight others had been severely injured within the incident and had been shifted to close by hospitals for remedy.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the tragedy. He was on a go to to Vizianagaram when he acquired the data and instantly spoke to officers, directing them to make sure fast rescue and reduction measures. He additionally requested Residence Minister Vangalapudi Anitha to hurry to the spot and monitor the state of affairs.
Officers stated the federal government will present full assist and mandatory help to the affected households.
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