Jaipur, June 9. Eight people, including a child, died tragically and some others sustained serious burn injuries in a massive fire that broke out in an illegal firecracker warehouse in the Khoh Nagoriyan area of Rajasthan’s capital Jaipur on Tuesday morning.
After the information, fire brigade vehicles reached the spot and started efforts to control the fire. Preliminary investigation has revealed that firecrackers were being stored and manufactured illegally in the residential area. Police have started preparations for action against the warehouse operators and the landlord.
According to the information received, a fire broke out in a firecracker warehouse located in Ayesha Nagar Talai area of Khoh Nagoriyan police station area at around 11 am. Due to the presence of explosive material, the fire took a huge form within a few minutes. Many people caught in the fire suffered serious burns. According to eyewitnesses, some people were seen suffering on the road after getting burnt in the fire, who were taken to the hospital with the help of local people and administration.
Police and district administration officials including Jaipur Collector Sandesh Nayak, Jaipur Police Commissioner Sachin Mittal, Additional Police Commissioner Dr. Rajeev Pachar, DCP East Ranjita Sharma inspected the spot. Police Commissioner Sachin Mittal said that the workers were working in the firecracker warehouse. There is also a firecracker factory nearby, which is being investigated. Legal action will be taken in relation to the incident, the police will clarify the situation soon. First it was necessary to control the fire and treat the injured.
The news of loss of life in the accident in Kho Nagoriyan area of Jaipur is sad and unfortunate.
The district administration and concerned officials are requested to engage in relief and rescue operations with full promptness, provide best medical facilities to the injured and provide all possible assistance to the affected families.
— Bhajanlal Sharma (@BhajanlalBjp) June 9, 2026
CM Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief
Meanwhile, CM Bhajanlal Sharma has expressed deep sorrow over the Jaipur firecracker factory accident. Posting on social media platform X, CM wrote – ‘The news of loss of life in the accident in Kho Nagoriyan area of Jaipur is sad and unfortunate. The district administration and concerned officials have been instructed to engage in relief and rescue operations with full promptness, provide best medical facilities to the injured and provide all possible assistance to the affected families. We pray to God to grant peace to the departed souls, give strength to the bereaved family members to bear this unbearable grief and provide speedy recovery to all the injured.
Former CM Ashok Gehlot and Leader of Opposition Julie also expressed grief.
Expressing grief over the Jaipur firecracker factory accident, Ashok Gehlot wrote on My condolences are with the bereaved family in this difficult time. May God give them strength and may the souls of the departed rest in peace. Wishing speedy recovery of the injured.
The news of the death of several persons in the horrific fire accident in the firecracker factory in Kho Nagorian area of Jaipur is saddening.
In this difficult time, my condolences are with the bereaved family, may God give them strength and may the souls of the departed rest in peace. Speedy recovery of the injured…
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) June 9, 2026
Expressing his condolences, Leader of Opposition Tikaram Julie wrote on I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.
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