- Massive firecracker explosion occurred at a dealer's house in Siwan.
- Seven people are feared dead; rescue operations are currently ongoing.
- Explosions continued for nearly two hours, causing significant damage.
A massive explosion at a house where firecrackers were reportedly stored triggered panic in Bihar’s Siwan district on Friday. The incident occurred in Alampur village, under the Jamo police station area, with seven people feared dead. Rescue operations are underway, while the exact death toll is yet to be officially confirmed.
The explosion occurred at the house-cum-firecracker unit of Mohammad Amiruddin Mian, a resident of Alampur who is said to be a firecracker trader. According to preliminary information, firecrackers stored inside the premises caught fire, triggering a series of explosions.
Several people were reportedly inside the house when the fire broke out. The flames spread to other firecrackers stored on the premises, setting off repeated blasts in the densely populated area.
Explosions Continue For Nearly Two Hours
The intensity of the blasts was such that the front portion of the house collapsed, with debris spilling onto the adjoining road. The explosions continued intermittently for nearly two hours, triggering panic and chaos in the surrounding area.
The repeated blasts caused extensive damage to the structure, while the collapse of the front section added to the destruction at the site.
Seven Feared Dead, Identification Of Victims Difficult
Seven people are feared dead in the explosion, although the authorities have not officially confirmed the number of casualties. Reports indicate that some bodies may have been severely damaged in the blasts, making the identification of victims difficult.
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The identities of those feared dead have not yet been confirmed. Rescue operations are underway, and further details about the circumstances that led to the fire, the casualties and the administration’s response are awaited.