Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:10pm on 18 Jul 2026,Saturday India
5 people died and 10 others were injured after a blast and fire at a firecracker factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Saturday. The factory was suspected to be operating illegally. Firefighters and police quickly reached the spot and rescued the injured. They were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police have started an investigation to find the cause of the blast. They are also checking if the factory broke safety rules. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced financial help for the victims' families. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and announced compensation from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.
