Near Chatur, Virudhunagar District

An explosion occurred at a private firecracker factory in Muthalnayakanpatti. The informed fire department is trying to douse the fire. A private firecracker factory is functioning at Muthalnayakanpatti near Chatur in Virudhunagar district. There was a loud explosion in this firecracker factory this morning. The people of the surrounding area were shocked due to the explosion with terrible noise.

Fireworks continue to explode causing problems in the rescue operation. According to information, the fire brigade has been fighting for a long time in extinguishing the fire. It has been reported that 40 workers stayed and worked in the firework wave that caused the explosion. As soon as the explosion happened, many workers ran away screaming and it was difficult to know the status of other workers. No one could go near the firecrackers for more than 2 hours.

4 more fire tenders have been kept ready to douse the fire that broke out in the firework wave. More than 10 ambulances are also kept ready. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the accident may have been caused by friction while unloading the firecrackers. The owner Kandasamy has gone into hiding due to the explosion in the firecracker factory. And the police are looking for him. Villagers said that the tremors of the explosion at the firecracker factory were felt up to 15 km away.