At least 11 killed, several injured in explosion at firecracker factory in U.P.’s Kaushambi

An enormous explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kaushambi district on Monday (August 31, 2026) killed at the least 11 folks and left a number of injured, officers mentioned. The blast occurred underneath the Pipri police station limits, after which police, Hearth and Emergency Providers, and Indian Air Pressure personnel stationed close by launched a joint rescue operation.

“Data was acquired about an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit close to Manori energy home within the Pipri police station space. Police and fireplace brigade groups instantly reached the spot. The fireplace brigade introduced the blaze underneath management, and rescue operations are underway to evacuate these trapped contained in the manufacturing unit,” Kaushambi District Justice of the Peace Amit Pal mentioned.

Individuals collect after a large explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, on August 31, 2026.
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The hearth occurred between 11.30 a.m. and midday, eyewitnesses mentioned. Seven injured people have been rescued from the positioning in a severe situation and referred to SRN Hospital in Prayagraj for superior therapy. 

The hearth additionally broken close by buildings, with at the least 4 homes situated adjoining to the manufacturing unit collapsing as a result of affect of the explosion, officers mentioned. 

“Rescue operations are underway on a battle footing. JCBs (heavy building gear) and canine squads are getting used to rescue folks from beneath the mounds of rubble,” one other official mentioned. 

“On receiving details about the fireplace within the firecracker manufacturing unit, the native police and fireplace service staff instantly reached the spot and managed the scenario by finishing up obligatory reduction and rescue operations. Senior officers are current on the spot, and obligatory motion is being ensured,” the Kaushambi police mentioned in a press release. 

Smoke erupts from charred stays after an explosion in a firecracker manufacturing unit within the Pipri space, Kaushambi, on August 31, 2026.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident and directed officers to supply all doable help.

“The lack of life within the unlucky incident that happened in Kaushambi district is extraordinarily unhappy and heart-wrenching. My condolences are with the bereaved household. Native authorities have been instructed to make sure correct therapy for the injured and to contact the households of the victims and supply them with all doable help. Moreover, monetary help of ₹2 lakh every has been offered to the households of those that died on this accident and ₹50,000 every to the injured. We pray to Lord Shri Ram to present place to the departed souls in his toes and supply speedy restoration to the injured,” Mr. Adityanath posted on social media platform X. 

Samajwadi Social gathering (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav urged the State authorities to examine the causes of the blast. “The information of the deaths within the explosions at a firecracker manufacturing unit, close to the extremely delicate Air Pressure Central Command Headquarters in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, is deeply saddening. Tributes. The federal government ought to present the very best therapy to the injured, and examine the causes of the blast to search out out whether or not the accident was on account of somebody’s negligence or the disregard of security requirements, in order that such accidents are prevented sooner or later,” Mr. Yadav mentioned.