Explosion at Illegal Firecracker Factory Killed 18 in India

An explosion at an unlicensed firecracker factory in Deesa, Gujarat, killed 18 people and injured five others on Tuesday.

The blast caused the concrete roof to collapse, sending debris flying beyond the factory complex. Authorities launched an investigation, confirming the factory operated without a licence. Firecracker-related accidents are common in India due to safety violations. Similar explosions in recent years have resulted in multiple fatalities, including incidents in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.