A major accident has occurred in Siwan district of Bihar. A massive fire suddenly broke out in an illegal firecracker factory in Jamo police station area here. As soon as the fire broke out, the firecrackers kept in the factory started bursting. There were continuous explosions for about one and a half hours. So far, about 4 people are said to have died in this accident. Due to the explosion, the dead bodies have been torn to pieces.
It is being told that a large number of firecrackers were being made on the occasion of Diwali. Many workers were busy working with the factory owner. Meanwhile, suddenly the gunpowder caught fire and within no time the entire factory was engulfed in flames. Siwan SP Bharat Soni has currently confirmed the death of four people.
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Firecrackers were being made at home
This accident happened in a village of Jamo police station area. The work of making firecrackers illegally was going on in a house here. The house itself was converted into a factory. A large quantity of gunpowder, firecrackers and bombs were kept inside. Due to Diwali being near, work was going on day and night in the factory.
Sound heard for two kilometers
Eyewitnesses said that suddenly at around 12 noon a loud bang was heard. Before people could understand anything, several explosions started happening one after the other. A cloud of smoke spread across the entire village. The sound of the explosions was heard up to 2 km away.
The fire was so severe that no one could dare to go near the factory. Rescue operations also faced problems due to continuous explosions. Bombs and firecrackers continued to explode for about one and a half hours.
There were continuous explosions, villagers informed the police
As soon as information about the matter was received from the villagers, Jamo police station and fire brigade vehicles reached the spot. After much effort the fire was brought under control. It is being told that the factory owner is also among those who died. After the incident, there is mourning and panic in the entire village. The injured have been sent to Sadar Hospital. There are reports of some people being seriously injured.
SP told that the matter is of illegal firecracker factory. Firecrackers were being made without license. The police is investigating the entire matter. Forensic team has also been called. The bodies are being sent for post-mortem.
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accidents that have happened before
Every year during Diwali, Siwan becomes full of illegal firecracker factories. Gunpowder is stored in homes without safety standards. Such accidents have happened many times before. But no concrete action is taken by the administration. This time the accident has once again exposed the negligence of the administration. Local people have demanded that action should be taken against all the illegal firecracker factories running in the district and compensation should be given to the families of the deceased.