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Five injured in blast at firecracker factory in West Bengal

A blast occurred at a firecracker unit in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. Five individuals sustained injuries following the explosion at the Champahati area factory. A subsequent fire engulfed the unit, producing thick smoke visible to locals. Fire brigade teams promptly arrived at the scene to manage the situation. An investigation is currently underway to determine the blast's exact cause.

20 Aug 2026 2:33 pm