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Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 18 in Kakinada, Negligence Suspected

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News18•28-02-2026, 17:04

Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 18 in Kakinada, Negligence Suspected

•A massive explosion at a fireworks factory in Vetlapalem village, Kakinada district, resulted in 18 deaths.
•The blast caused huge flames, leaving workers no chance to escape; the death toll is expected to rise.
•Eyewitnesses reported bodies were scattered and unidentifiable due to the explosion's intensity.
•Preliminary suspicions point to negligence or safety lapses during explosive material manufacturing.
•State Home Minister Anitha and Chief Minister Chandrababu expressed shock, ordered rescue operations, and medical care for the injured.

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