The explosion occurred at the Flooker factory operating in Pettulupti, near the district of Sivakasi Tamil Nadu, even though it holds a license from Nagpur. On Saturday, a facility was hit by more than 200 people and more than 100 rooms.
Details of the incident
When Diwali was approaching rapidly, the workers were involved in the last phase of production, specifically preparing a fireworks of a decorative type. The explosion allegedly occurred in one of the rooms due to friction when mixing chemicals.
Fortunately, workers quickly realized the danger and immediately evacuated the area and successfully averted a great tragedy. Although two rooms were damaged during the explosion, no victims were reported.
Firefighters from Sivakasi quickly took part in the scene and managed to get the resulting fire under control. Police Sivakasi East has since opened an incident investigation.
Andhra Pradesh: 8 killed in fire on Crackers Unit
At least eight people were killed and three others suffered injuries after a catastrophic fire in the Flip -flop production unit in the district of Dr. Konaseem in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.
The fire accident appeared around 13:00 7 October in Sri Ganapati Grand Fire Works.
According to the police, the incident was launched when the spark lit the existing supply of flip flops. He explained: “The spark was made when filling a crack with chemicals, resulting in a catastrophic explosion and a massive fire accident.”
When flip flops and chemicals aroused and began to explode, thick cords of white smoke that slipped from the unit, accompanied by flames that spread in a fresh green village.
The Rahul Meena police superintendent confirmed that the unit that has been operating in the Flora since 1932 has been licensed. However, Mr Raghuveer noted that the unit was repeatedly warned twice in previous fourteen days and was also delivered by notifications of the department officials.
The production unit worked from asbestos shelters, which were considered burning, although smaller flip flops continued to crack due to fire. After the incident, the locals used water from a nearby reservoir in an effort to extinguish the fire.
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