Andhra Pradesh Firecracker Factory Explosion Leaves Six Dead, Several Injured

A powerful explosion at Lakshmi Ganapathi Fire Works factory in V Savaram village, B R Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday afternoon killed six people, including four women, and injured eight others. The workers were preparing firecrackers for Diwali when the tragedy struck around 12:30 pm.


District Superintendent of Police Rahul Meena told reporters, “We are verifying the identities of the dead bodies which have been recovered from the site.” He confirmed that the six victims were charred beyond recognition, and the factory owner, Veligubantla Satyanarayana Murthy, also known as Sattibabu , is believed to be among them.

“Several others sustained injuries. Two workers with severe burns were shifted to the Anaparthi Government Hospital for emergency treatment, while others were admitted to nearby private hospitals,” Meena added, noting that one of the injured is in critical condition.

Around 40 workers were present at the factory when the explosion occurred, causing the shed walls to collapse. Authorities fear that some workers may still be trapped under the debris. A police official said, “However, the explosion triggered massive flames, engulfing the factory within minutes. Six people, including four women, were charred to death in the incident.”

District Collector Mahesh Kumar said that the unit had been inspected just a week ago, with officials reporting that all safety measures were in place. “We are now examining whether the owners properly maintained and used the fire safety equipment,” he said, adding that the cause of the blast is still under investigation.

Anaparthi MLA Nallamilli Ramakrishna Reddy, who visited the site, expressed shock at the tragedy. “Factory owner Satyanarayana Murthy and his family had been into firecrackers making for the last 70 years. They always maintained safety precautions. It is tragic that such an experienced person also lost his life in this accident,” he said.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep grief over the loss of lives, directing officials to oversee relief operations and submit a detailed report on the cause of the accident and the condition of the injured. State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha also expressed shock and reviewed the situation with district authorities and fire officials.