Three killed in fire after blast at cracker factory in Maharashtra

The blaze erupted at the unit located at Shirala in Barshi taluka around 3 pm, an official said.

Published: 01st January 2023 06:30 PM  |   Last Updated: 01st January 2023 06:30 PM   |  A+A A-

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By PTI

MUMBAI: At least three persons were killed and as many others injured in a major fire that broke out after a blast at a firecracker factory in Maharashtra's Solapur district on Sunday, police said.

The blaze erupted at the unit located at Shirala in Barshi taluka around 3 pm, an official said.

"There was a blast inside the firecracker manufacturing unit, which led to the fire," he said.

"After being alerted, the fire brigade and police personnel rushed to the spot and started a rescue operation," he said.

Barshi is located around 400 km from Mumbai.

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