The Times of India

23 dead, 6 injured in massive blast at Tamil Nadu firecracker unit; owner on the run, licence may be cancelled

In a tragic incident, a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu witnessed a catastrophic explosion that resulted in the loss of 23 lives and left six workers wounded. Preliminary investigations suggest that chemical friction may have triggered the blast, which obliterated several structures within the factory.