Two killed, two injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Rajasthan's Nagaur

Two workers were killed and two others injured after an explosion ripped through a firecracker manufacturing unit in Rajasthans Nagaur district on Thursday morning officials said reported the PTIThe explosion occurred at around 940 am at a factorycumgodown in the Badli area The impact of the blast proved fatal for two workers who died on the spot while two others sustained injuries the news agency reportedThe deceased have been identified as Mohammad Aamir Soragar 28 and his cousin Mujid Soragar 32Nagaur Tehsildar Nar Sungh Tak said four workers were present at the unit when the explosion occurred While two workers died at the scene the other two were injured according to the PTIProbe into firecracker storage and manufacturingPreliminary information suggests that the godown owner identified as Ameen holds a permanent licence for storing firecrackers as per the PTIHowever officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the explosion They are yet to determine the quantity of explosives stored at the premises and whether the unit was also being used for unauthorised firecracker manufacturingThe investigation is expected to establish what triggered the explosion and whether there were any violations of safety and licensing regulations the news agency reportedFour killed in Hingoli firecracker godown blazeIn an another incident last monththe death toll in the fire at a firecracker godown in Maharashtrarsquos Hingoli district rose to four after a 26yearold firefighter succumbed to his injuries at a hospital an official said reported the PTIThe deceased identified as Akash Sangle was among the firefighters who suffered severe burn injuries when an explosion destroyed their fire tender during firefighting operations on October 5Sangle succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Latur on Monday morning the official said Twelve other people who sustained serious injuries in the incident are undergoing treatment at various hospitalsThe firefighter was injured when a series of explosions occurred as fire personnel battled the blaze at the godownA massive fire had broke out at a warehouse storing firecrackers in Marwadi Galli a densely populated residential area in Hingoli districtTwo people were killed in the initial blaze while several others were injured as firecrackers exploded intermittently The explosions also caused severe damage during firefighting operations including the destruction of a fire tenderThe incident has now claimed four lives with several injured people continuing to receive medical treatmentHouses vehicles damagedAccording to the PTI the massive fire and explosions also damaged some nearby houses Twowheelers parked along the narrow lane were also damaged in the incidentResidents reported panic as repeated explosions were heard from the godown while firefighters attempted to bring the blaze under controlThe location of the godown in the older and densely populated part of Hingoli town posed a major challenge for emergency respondersThe congested area and narrow lanes made it difficult for fire engines and other emergency vehicles to reach the siteA large crowd of onlookers also gathered in the area further complicating firefighting and rescue operationsAuthorities disconnected the power supply to the affected area as a precautionary measurewith PTI inputs