Huge Explosion In Kakinada District 18 People Killed 15 More In Fire

A massive explosion occurred between Vetlapalem-G. Medupadu in Samarlakota mandal of Kakinada district of AP. More than 18 people have been reported killed in an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing facility. Five others were injured. They are being treated at a local hospital. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon.

The fire is still raging at the scene. It seems that some more people are trapped at the accident site. This is the initial information received from the locals. However, official clarification is yet to be given regarding the dead and injured. The bodies were thrown into the fields due to the force of the explosion. The situation there is dangerous. The fire is not yet under control. It seems that most of the dead are women. Locals say that there were more than 20 workers there at the time of the explosion. Dense smoke has filled the surrounding areas due to the impact of the explosion. The explosion is still ongoing. The initial assessment is that the incident was caused by making fireworks beyond the limit.

Adapa Nani’s family members run a fireworks manufacturing center in the fields on the local Pedapudi Road. An explosion occurred at this manufacturing center on Saturday afternoon. The fire is raging due to the presence of explosive materials there. Upon receiving information, the police and fire brigade personnel reached the spot and are continuing rescue operations. It has become difficult to control the fire. The loud explosions have caused panic among the locals.