Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Misfired Firecracker Sparks Temple Pandal Blaze in Nellore
A firecracker went the wrong way during a temple procession in Nellore.
It landed on a temporary shelter, called a pandal, at a nearby temple and started a fire.
About 2,000 people were taking part in the procession at the time.
The procession was traveling between two temples.
Police and fire services workers responded to the blaze.
They brought the flames under control.
Nobody was hurt, and no property was lost.
Police asked people to be careful with firecrackers during temple events and other public gatherings.
A misfired firecracker landed on a pandal at Sri Vedanta Desikan temple in Nellore on Sunday, causing a blaze.
The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. as about 2,000 devotees joined a procession between temples.
The procession was traveling from Sri Talpagiri Ranganatha Swamy temple to Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari temple.
Nellore town ASP Deeksha coordinated with fire services personnel to control the flames, following directions from district SP Dr Ajitha Vejendla.
No lives or property were lost, and police urged caution with firecrackers at festivals and public gatherings.
- Who
- About 2,000 devotees were in a procession; Nellore town ASP Deeksha and fire services personnel responded.
- What
- A misfired firecracker landed on a temple pandal and started a blaze.
- When
- Sunday, around 9:30 a.m.
- Where
- At Sri Vedanta Desikan temple, near Sri Talpagiri Ranganatha Swamy temple in Nellore.
- Why
- The blaze began after a misfired firecracker landed on the pandal.
- Location
- Sri Vedanta Desikan temple, Nellore
- Time
- Sunday, around 9:30 a.m.
- Devotees present
- Nearly 2,000
- Fire cause
- A misfired firecracker landed on a pandal
- Response
- ASP Deeksha coordinated with fire services personnel
- Outcome
- No loss of life or property