Tragic Fire in Jaipur's Illegal Firecracker Warehouse Claims Four Lives
4 dead, 5 injured as fire breaks out at illegal Jaipur firecracker warehouse

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A fire at an illegal firecracker warehouse in Jaipur's Kho Nagoriyan area resulted in four deaths, including a child, and five critical injuries. The incident occurred near ITI College, prompting police investigations and potential action against the warehouse owner.
- 01The fire broke out at approximately 11 am in a residential area of Kho Nagoriyan, Jaipur.
- 02Four fatalities were reported, including a child, with three victims dying on the spot due to severe burns.
- 03Five individuals with over 50% burns are in critical condition at Sawai Man Singh Medical College.
- 04Jaipur police confirmed the warehouse was operating illegally, and investigations are underway.
- 05Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot expressed condolences to the victims' families.
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A devastating fire erupted at an illegal firecracker warehouse in the Kho Nagoriyan area of Jaipur on Tuesday morning, leading to the deaths of four individuals, including a child. The incident occurred around 11 am near ITI College, where police reported that three victims died at the scene due to severe burns, while another succumbed to injuries en route to the hospital. Five others were critically injured, with burns exceeding 50%, and were admitted to Sawai Man Singh Medical College. The injured include Azeem Khan (18), Nasir Khan (20), Sameer Khan (20), and Bilal (22), all from Rahim Nagar. Jaipur police commissioner Sachin Mittal stated that the warehouse was operating illegally in a residential zone and confirmed that action would be taken against the owner. Medical and health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar mentioned that three of the injured had been moved to the Burn ICU, with reports suggesting that around ten more individuals may have been injured. This incident follows a similar tragedy in February, where a fire at another illegal firecracker unit in Bhiwadi resulted in seven fatalities.
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The fire raises serious concerns about safety regulations in residential areas and illegal operations.
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