Madhya Pradesh's Harda fire : Illegal Firecracker Factory Explosion Claims 11 Lives and Injures Dozens in Harda, Madhya Pradesh

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 An illegal firecracker factory explosion in the Bairagarh area of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday morning resulted in the tragic loss of more than 10 lives and left approximately 50 individuals injured. The incident also led to the destruction of sixty nearby houses, with over three dozen commuters affected by the blast. The continuous explosions prompted authorities to evacuate over 100 houses in the vicinity. Moreover, a significant number of two-wheelers were engulfed in flames due to the explosion.




As for the key details surrounding the Madhya Pradesh Harda fire incident:

- Death toll: 11 people lost their lives, and 60 sustained injuries in the explosion and subsequent fire at the firecrackers factory.
- Explosion nature: Multiple blasts occurred, and videos shared on social media captured the fire accompanied by intermittent explosions.
- CM's response: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav promptly communicated with authorities, instructing key officials like Minister Uday Pratap Singh, Additional Chief Secretary Ajit Kesari, and Director General Home Guard Arvind Kumar to expedite their presence in Harda via helicopter.
- Rescue efforts: Firefighters and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team are actively engaged in rescue operations at the site.