Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Kaushambi Firecracker Factory Blast Kills 11, Injures Five
A large explosion happened at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh.
The explosion started after a fire at the factory.
Eleven people died, including several children, and five people were badly hurt.
Nearby houses were also damaged or collapsed.
Rescue workers and local residents searched through the rubble for anyone who might be trapped.
The injured were taken to SRN Hospital in Prayagraj.
Train services near the site were briefly stopped for safety.
The state government promised financial help to the families and said people responsible could face strict action.
Eleven people were killed and five seriously injured after an explosion at a firecracker factory in Manori village, Kaushambi, on Monday afternoon.
The deceased included eight children and three adults, according to District Magistrate Amit Pal.
The blast collapsed five to six nearby houses and damaged surrounding structures, power lines and a high-voltage electricity pole.
NDRF, SDRF, police, fire brigade, Air Force personnel and local residents joined rescue operations, with excavators and bulldozers clearing debris.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh for each deceased person’s family and Rs 50,000 for each injured person.
- Who
- Eleven people were killed and five were injured; local residents, emergency responders and government officials joined the rescue effort.
- What
- A massive explosion occurred at a firecracker factory, causing deaths, injuries and damage to nearby houses and infrastructure.
- When
- Monday afternoon, August 31, 2026; train operations were suspended for about an hour after the blast.
- Where
- A firecracker factory in Manori village near Manori power house, under Pipri police station limits in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The explosion followed a fire at the factory; the reports do not state what caused the fire.
- Confirmed deaths
- 11 people
- Injured
- Five seriously injured people were receiving treatment at SRN Hospital in Prayagraj
- Additional suspected injuries
- Officials said more than 18 people were suspected to have been injured
- Structural damage
- Five to six houses near the factory collapsed, and the factory and nearby structures were extensively damaged
- Rescue resources
- More than a dozen fire tenders, around two dozen ambulances, 10 bulldozers and more than 50 Air Force personnel were deployed
- Rail disruption
- Train operations on the nearby Delhi-Howrah line were suspended for about an hour
- Government assistance
- Rs 2 lakh was announced for each deceased person’s family and Rs 50,000 for each injured person
- Official action
- Authorities said criminal cases and strict measures, including possible property attachment, would be pursued against those responsible
