Archive · 22 Jul 2026
10 Killed in Fire at Illegal Firecracker Factory in Gujarat
A big fire happened at a factory in Gujarat that was making firecrackers.
The factory was not supposed to be open because its license had expired, but it was still operating.
The fire killed 10 people.
The police and local officials are now checking and demolishing other illegal factories to prevent more accidents.
They are also asking landowners to make sure no illegal factories are operating on their land.
A fire at an illegal firecracker factory in Ahmedabad killed 10 people.
The factory had been sealed by authorities due to an expired license.
The factory was operating illegally during the police's focus on security for the Rath Yatra.
Authorities are intensifying crackdowns on illegal establishments to prevent future tragedies.
Landowners are demolishing unauthorized structures and factories with expired licenses.
- Who
- 10 people killed, DCP Mayur Patil, landowners, police, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
- What
- Fire at an illegal firecracker factory
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Ramol area, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Why
- The factory was operating illegally with an expired license and was sealed by authorities.
Strict Enforcement
Economic Necessity
Factory Operations
Strict Enforcement
The factory should have remained sealed as it was operating illegally with an expired license.
Economic Necessity
The factory was operating to provide livelihoods and meet market demands despite the license issue.
- Location
- Ramol area, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Date
- Not specified
- Casualties
- 10 people
- Factory Status
- Illegal, previously sealed
- License Expiry
- March 31, 2026
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
