A massive fire at a fireworks unit in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari, killed six and injured eight. The blaze spread due to inflammable chemicals. Rescue and relief operations are underway under police and officials’ supervision.

A massive fire at a fireworks unit in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari, killed six and injured eight.

Rescue and relief operations are underway under police and officials’ supervision.

A major fire at a fireworks unit in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari left six people dead, and eight others critically injured on Wednesday afternoon.

The blaze broke out while workers were manufacturing firecrackers and spread rapidly due to highly inflammable chemicals used in production.

Several workers were trapped, contributing to the high casualty count.

Local residents alerted authorities after noticing thick smoke from Lakshmi Ganapathi Fireworks unit in Komaripalem village, Rayavaram mandal.

Fire tenders rushed to the site, but officials said the intensity of the fire made rescue operations extremely challenging.

Police, revenue officials, and emergency personnel are overseeing rescue and relief operations.

The injured have been shifted to Rajahmundry Government Hospital for treatment.

Preliminary investigations indicate that a lack of safety measures or improper handling of chemicals may have triggered the explosion.

Police have registered a case and launched a detailed inquiry.

Officials said Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu spoke to authorities about the incident, expressed grief over the deaths, and reviewed relief and medical assistance efforts.

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The source page records the update at 08 Oct 2025, 01:50 PM, and the story should be followed for any later corrections or clarifications.