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A massive fire broke out at a firecracker factory in Ahmedabad, resulting in the deaths of eight people and leaving ten others critically injured. More than five fire brigade teams rushed to the site at Talent Fireworks factory on Ramol-Gatrad Road in the Mehmudpura area.
The critically injured were rushed to the Civil Hospital for treatment. The factory was still operating even after its license had been revoked. It was operating under the management of Mehul Dodia.
#WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: A major fire breaks out at the Talent Fireworks factory on Ramol-Gatrad Road in the Mehmudpura area.
The Ahmedabad Fire Department has rushed emergency services to the spot to control the blaze. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/8qBgYzdY6h
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2026
A case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder will be registered at the Ramol Police Station. Two girls, with severe burns, remain in critical condition. Officials state that there is continued fear of the death toll rising.
Personnel from Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the spot and launched rescue and relief operations. An official confirmation on the final death toll and the extent of the damage is still awaited.
The official said a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other offences will be registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Explosives Act provisions.
Following the news of the fire, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives at Ahmedabad factory. He announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Meanwhile, the injured will receive Rs 50,000.
“Extremely saddened to hear about the loss of lives due to a mishap at a fireworks factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected,” he wrote on social media platform X.
Extremely saddened to hear about the loss of lives due to a mishap at a fireworks factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is providing all possible…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 18, 2026
Further details are awaited.
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