2 dead in blast at firecracker factory in UP’s Lucknow

August 31, 2025

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: At least two people were killed in a blast at a firecracker factory in the Gudamba police station area of Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow on Sunday morning. Initial reports had suggested that four to five people might have died, but officials have so far confirmed two fatalities.

Rescue Operation Underway

Rescue operations were underway, with police and local authorities present at the site to assess the situation and prevent further casualties.

Recent Explosions Reported

In June this year, a major explosion occurred at a firecracker factory located in the forested outskirts of a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha district, leaving five women dead and critically injuring more than a dozen others. According to police, around 25 people were working inside the facility near Atarasi when the blast happened on June 15.

Earlier this month, three people lost their lives in an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit operating inside a house in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district. The incident took place on August 9 near Sattur. Police said the victims were charred to death on the spot while making firecrackers.

On July 23, over 200 firecracker factories in Virudhunagar district, which had been closed for several days due to inspections following multiple explosions, reopened and resumed operations.