Firecracker factory blast in Bihar's Siwan; casualties feared

A major firecracker factory explosion occurred at a house in Bihar's Siwan district on Friday, triggering intermittent blasts for nearly two hours.

The house, owned by local trader Mohammad Amiruddin Mian, partially collapsed, scattering debris onto the road and causing widespread panic.

Authorities have launched a rescue operation, though the exact number of fatalities remains unconfirmed due to the severe state of some bodies found at the scene.