As much as this point 28 February 2026 at 17:51 IST
Now now not less than 18 contributors died and a couple of different others had been seriously injured after a fire broke out at a firecracker factory in Vetlapalem, Kakinada district, on Saturday, with the Collector & District Justice of the Peace having been educated of the incident.

Andhra Pradesh: Fire breaks out in firecracker factory, 18 ineffective | Image:
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Kakinada: Eighteen contributors enjoy died after a fire broke out in a firecracker factory in Vetlapalem, Kakinada district, on Saturday. The condition of a couple of injured persons is reported to be serious. Sagili Shan Mohan, Collector & District Justice of the Peace, has been educated regarding the incident.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu spoke with officials concerning the the same Kakinada accident. CM reviewed the explosion at a firecracker factory in Kakinada district.
The Chief Minister enquired regarding the causes of the accident and the continuing rescue and relief operations at the spot. Officers educated that round 20 contributors had been working at Surya Fireworks, where the accident happened. Naidu expressed inconvenience over the gargantuan preference of firecracker workers shedding their lives. The Chief Minister directed ministers and senior officials to consult with with the accident spot.
Additional info are awaited.
Printed By : Vanshika Punera
Printed On: 28 February 2026 at 17:51 IST




