Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Firecracker Factory Blast Kills Two, Two Missing
On July 24 at 5 pm, a big explosion happened at a firecracker factory in Naya Gaon, Saharanpur.
Two workers, Deepraj and Sandeep, were killed, and two others are missing.
The explosion was so strong that it was heard two kilometers away and caused a lot of smoke.
The factory was making firecrackers for Diwali and had a lot of explosive material stored.
The police and fire department are investigating to find out what caused the blast.
A powerful explosion ripped through a firecracker manufacturing factory in Naya Gaon, Saharanpur, killing two workers and leaving two missing.
The blast was heard up to two kilometers away and caused panic among nearby residents.
The deceased workers were identified as Deepraj (23) and Sandeep (25), both from Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Preliminary indications suggest negligence or improper handling and storage of explosive material as the cause of the blast.
The factory had been operating at the site for the past five years and was manufacturing firecrackers for Diwali.
- Who
- Workers at a firecracker manufacturing factory
- What
- A powerful explosion
- When
- July 24 at 5 pm
- Where
- Naya Gaon, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Preliminary indications suggest negligence or improper handling and storage of explosive material.
Negligence
Accidental
Cause of the Blast
Negligence
The blast was caused due to negligence or improper handling and storage of explosive material.
Accidental
The exact cause of the blast is still under investigation and cannot be definitively attributed to negligence.
- Date
- July 24
- Time
- 5 pm
- Location
- Naya Gaon, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Casualties
- 2 killed, 2 missing
- Identified Victims
- Deepraj (23) and Sandeep (25)
- Factory Operation Duration
- 5 years
- Factory License Validity
- Valid till 2028
