A massive explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in 5 confirmed deaths and left 24 others injured on August 31, 2026.
Rescue operations are currently underway as authorities fear at least 15 people remain trapped under the debris of the collapsed factory and nearby residential structures.
Local police and disaster response teams have cordoned off the area to prevent further casualties while investigating potential safety violations at the site.