Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Ahmedabad inspects 299 units, seals 32 after firecracker factory blaze
A big fire happened in a firecracker factory in Ahmedabad, killing 10 people and hurting five others.
After this, the government checked around 300 places in the city to make sure they were safe.
They found that some owners had run away and closed their shops.
The government sealed 32 places that were not following the rules.
This is to make sure no more accidents happen.
A fire in an illegal firecracker factory in Ahmedabad killed 10 and injured 5 on July 18.
Authorities inspected 299 units in various areas of the city on July 19 and 20.
32 units were sealed for violating safety regulations.
Owners of several suspicious units were found to be absconding.
The inspection was conducted by the Fire and Emergency Services Department, Estate Department, and AUDA.
- Who
- Fire and Emergency Services Department, Estate Department, Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA)
- What
- Inspection and sealing of units suspected of illegal firecracker manufacturing or storage
- When
- July 19 and 20
- Where
- Various areas of Ahmedabad
- Why
- Following a deadly fire in an illegal firecracker factory that killed 10 people and injured five others
Strict Enforcement
Business Concerns
Safety Measures
Strict Enforcement
Authorities are taking strict actions to ensure safety and prevent future accidents by inspecting and sealing units.
Business Concerns
Business owners argue that the crackdown is harsh and affects their livelihood.
- Date of Fire
- July 18
- Location of Fire
- Vastral area, Ahmedabad
- Casualties
- 10 killed, 5 injured
- Units Inspected
- 299
- Units Sealed
- 32
- Departments Involved
- Fire and Emergency Services, Estate Department, AUDA