Rajasthan Cracker Factory Fire: Seven Burnt Alive, Illegal Operation Exposed

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News18•16-02-2026, 13:35
Rajasthan Cracker Factory Fire: Seven Burnt Alive, Illegal Operation Exposed
- •Seven workers tragically died in a massive fire at an illegal firecracker factory in Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district.
- •Initially thought to be a textile unit, the factory was secretly manufacturing firecrackers, violating regulations.
- •Over 20 workers were inside; nine were trapped, with seven charred to death and two possibly still under debris.
- •Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma ordered an inquiry, and political leaders expressed condolences and demanded strict action.
- •Locals allege widespread illegal operations and ignored safety standards in the Bhiwadi industrial area.
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