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A firecracker factory explosion in India killed at least 18–21 people on February 28, 2026.
A firecracker factory explosion in Vetlapalem village, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, killed at least 18 to 21 people and injured several others on February 28, 2026.
The blast, which occurred at the Surya Fireworks unit, hurled bodies into nearby paddy fields and caused widespread destruction, with some victims suffering severe burns.
Around 20 workers were present at the time, most of whom were from low-income backgrounds.
Authorities deployed drones to locate remains, and the Kakinada Government General Hospital treated seven patients with extensive burns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief and directed emergency relief, with Modi announcing ex-gratia payments.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in India’s unregulated firecracker industry.
Una explosión en una fábrica de petardos en la India mató al menos 18-21 personas el 28 de febrero de 2026.