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Six Killed in Chhattisgarh Factory Blast

Six Killed in Chhattisgarh Factory Blast
Six killed, 10 injured in Chhattisgarh factory blast; chilling video emerges · livemint.com

A big explosion happened at a steel factory in Chhattisgarh, India.

Six workers died, and five got hurt when hot ash fell on them.

The blast started in a part of the factory where hot ash is moved.

The fire was very strong, and many workers couldn't get out in time.

Firefighters, doctors, and police came to help.

Some people got really bad burns, and the doctors are taking care of them.

The area was closed off to keep everyone safe.

The factory is called Real Ispat and Power Ltd, and it's in a village named Bakulahi.

People are worried about how safe factories are in the area.

The government is promising to help the families and find out what happened.

Key facts

Location
Bakulahi village, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India
Date
January 22, 2026
Factory Name
Real Ispat and Power Ltd
Number of Deaths
6
Number of Injured
5
Cause of Blast
Leakage in the dust settling chamber (DSC) connected to a kiln
Emergency Response
Fire brigades, ambulances, medical teams, SDRF, police, and industrial safety department
Critical Injuries
Five workers with burn injuries admitted to CIMS, Bilaspur
Investigation Team
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) headed team with officials from various departments

Timeline

  1. Blast at Chhattisgarh's Real Ispat kills six, injures ten.

  2. Then, lapses in safety, maintenance linked to prior failures.

  3. Explosion's cause may echo region's broader safety issues.

Quotes

District Superintendent of Police Bhavna Gupta

District Superintendent of Police in Balodabazar-Bhatapara district

“More than 50 workers were present during the morning shift. One-to-one verification of all workers is being carried out. Some workers left the factory premises after the incident and efforts are on to contact them”
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Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh

“The horrific explosion at the sponge iron factory in Bakulahi, Baloda Bazar, is extremely tragic and heartbreaking. My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Every possible assistance will be provided to them during this time of grief. The district administration has been given clear instructions to ensure proper treatment for the injured and to conduct a thorough investigation into the causes of the accident”
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Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal

Health Minister of Chhattisgarh

“I had spoken to the collector and instructed him to provide the best possible medical care to the injured. He also ordered a thorough investigation, the minister said. Expressing deep grief over the loss of lives and praying for strength to the bereaved families, he said the state government stands firmly with the affected families”
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