Andhra Pradesh: Authorities in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday said that eight people have lost their lives in the explosions at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district, adding that seven others sustained critical injuries.
Official sources said that soon after receiving the information fire officials rushed to the scene upon receiving information about the explosion at the firecracker unit located at Kailasapatnam, under the Kotavuratla mandal of the district.
According to Fire Officer D. Niranjan Reddy, the cause of the blast appears to be due to manual error.
“Today, around 1 pm, we received a call saying that a major explosion has taken place. We immediately rushed to the spot. Three fire tenders and 50 personnel were deployed. Eight people lost their lives, and seven others were seriously injured. The cause of the explosion seems to be a manual error,” Reddy said.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered a detailed investigation into the incident.
Following the incident, Naidu spoke to the District Collector, SP and Home Minister Anita about the incident and instructed officials to submit a detailed report.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire accident.
He has also urged the state government to extend full support to the victims and their families.