Fire Incident in Kasganj Firecracker Factory Leaves Four Injured

A fire at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district injured four laborers. Authorities are investigating the cause, while injured workers have been transferred to a medical facility for treatment. Several children were found working at the site, raising concerns about safety practices.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Etah | Updated: 31-05-2026 00:41 IST | Created: 31-05-2026 00:41 IST
Fire Incident in Kasganj Firecracker Factory Leaves Four Injured
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (File Photo/ANI)
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A blaze erupted at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district on Saturday, resulting in significant injuries to four workers.

The incident occurred at a facility situated near Nagla Patiya, within the Soron police jurisdiction. While emergency services managed to extinguish the fire, officials are still working to identify the fire's cause. The workers, identified as Rehan, Monu, Sunil, and Ajay, were initially stabilized at a private hospital before being transferred to Aligarh for further care due to the severity of their injuries.

Law enforcement continues to monitor the site closely, noting concerns over illegal child labor presence at the factory. Factory owner Ramesh is under scrutiny as investigations proceed.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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