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A fire at a firecracker market in Uttar Pradesh killed no one but destroyed shops and vehicles, while another explosion in Andhra Pradesh killed one and injured five.
A fire at a temporary firecracker market in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, on October 19, 2025, destroyed over 65 shops and dozens of two-wheelers, with firecrackers worth several crores lost.
The blaze, likely caused by a short-circuit around 12:30 p.m., spread rapidly, causing explosions and thick smoke.
Several people suffered minor burns, but no deaths were reported.
Firefighters took 15 to 20 minutes to control the flames, prompting criticism over delayed response despite a fire station just 200 meters away.
Officials launched an investigation, and authorities pledged support to affected vendors.
In Andhra Pradesh, a firecracker parcel exploded at a courier point in Parvathipuram, killing one worker and injuring five others, raising concerns over safety violations and enforcement of hazardous material rules.
Un incendio en un mercado de petardos en Uttar Pradesh no mató a nadie, pero destruyó tiendas y vehículos, mientras que otra explosión en Andhra Pradesh mató a uno y lesionó a cinco.