Archive · 17 Jan 2026
One Injured in Firecracker Blast
On January 17, there was a big explosion in a house in Kolkata while people were making firecrackers called 'tubri'.
One person got hurt and was taken to the hospital.
The blast was so strong that it broke glass in nearby houses and filled the area with smoke.
Police and firefighters came quickly and put out the fire.
They think the firecrackers were being made for a wedding.
The people making them might have been following instructions from YouTube videos.
Police are asking questions to find out why they were doing this at an unusual time and why they didn't follow safety rules.
One person injured in explosion while making firecrackers in Kolkata's Kasba area.
Blast caused by preparation of 'tubri' firecrackers for a wedding ceremony.
Fire and police responded quickly, bringing the situation under control.
Eyewitnesses initially thought a gas cylinder had exploded.
Investigation ongoing to determine cause and circumstances of the blast.
- Who
- One person injured, police and fire brigade responded
- What
- Explosion during firecracker preparation
- When
- January 17
- Where
- MK Ghosal Road, Kasba, Kolkata
- Why
- Preparations for a wedding ceremony
- Location
- MK Ghosal Road, Kasba, Kolkata
- Date
- January 17
- Injuries
- 1 person
- Cause
- Firecracker preparation
- Response
- Police and fire brigade