Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Ahmedabad Firecracker Factory Blast Death Toll Rises to 10
A very sad accident happened in Ahmedabad where a firecracker factory exploded.
Ten people died, including a 48-year-old man named Govind Damor who had very bad burns.
The factory was not legal, and the owners were arrested.
Five other people were hurt in the explosion and are being treated in the hospital.
The owners are being blamed for not following safety rules, but some people also think the government should have checked and stopped the illegal factory.
Death toll from the firecracker factory blast in Ahmedabad's Ramol area rises to 10.
Govind Damor, 48, with 95% burns, dies after being in critical condition since July 18.
Three factory owners arrested for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Five survivors, including four men and one woman, are under treatment at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital.
The factory was operating illegally, and the blast occurred due to the unsafe conditions.
- Who
- Govind Damor, 48-year-old man, and nine others
- What
- Death due to severe burn injuries from a firecracker factory blast
- When
- July 18 (incident), early Monday (death)
- Where
- Ramol, Ahmedabad
- Why
- Explosion at an illegal fireworks factory
Factory Owners' Responsibility
Regulatory Oversight
Cause of the Blast
Factory Owners' Responsibility
The factory owners were operating an illegal fireworks factory, which directly led to the blast.
Regulatory Oversight
The regulatory authorities failed to monitor and shut down illegal operations, contributing to the accident.
- Date of Incident
- July 18
- Location
- Ramol, Ahmedabad
- Death Toll
- 10
- Injured
- 5 (4 men, 1 woman)
- Arrested Individuals
- 3 factory owners
- Charges
- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder
- Hospital
- Ahmedabad Civil Hospital
- Deceased Individual
- Govind Damor (48, 95% burns)