Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Six Killed in Chhattisgarh Factory Blast
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.
Six workers were killed and five sustained burn injuries in a blast at Real Ispat and Power Ltd in Bakulahi village, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh.
The explosion occurred around 9:40 AM, causing a dust settling chamber (DSC) connected to a kiln to leak, resulting in hot ash falling on workers.
Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the factory, and the bodies of the victims were charred beyond recognition.
The injured workers were admitted to Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur, for advanced treatment, with some suffering over 60% burns.
A probe team headed by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) was set up to investigate the incident, and the area was sealed as a precautionary measure.
- Who
- Workers at Real Ispat and Power Ltd, mostly from Bihar and Jharkhand
- What
- Blast and subsequent fall of hot ash at the steel plant
- When
- January 22, 2026, around 9:40 AM
- Where
- Bakulahi village, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- Leakage in the dust settling chamber (DSC) connected to a kiln during maintenance work
Government and Authorities
Workers and Families
Compensation and Support
Government and Authorities
The government and authorities are ensuring that the victims' families receive compensation as per the norms and are providing medical care to the injured.
Workers and Families
The workers' families are grieving and may seek additional support and justice for the tragic incident.
- 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
Sources
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