Wed Sep 18 02:21:47 UTC 2024: ## Firozabad Firecracker Factory Explosion Kills Five, Injures Eleven

**Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh:** A devastating explosion at a firecracker godown-cum-factory in Firozabad district on Monday night claimed the lives of five people, including two children and a woman, and left eleven injured. The incident, which occurred in the Naushera area under Shikohabad police station limits, also caused significant damage to nearby houses.

The explosion, which occurred around 10:30 pm, reportedly caused the walls of the godown to collapse, trapping several individuals under the debris. Among the deceased were identified as Meera Devi (45), Aman Kushwaha (17), Gautam Kushwaha (16), Kumari Ichha (4), and Abhinaye (2). The two children were siblings.

Following the incident, the families of the deceased initially refused to perform the last rites until the government provided compensation for the loss of their homes. However, after discussions with District Magistrate Ramesh Ranjan and SSP Saurabh Dixit, the families agreed to proceed with the funerals.

In response to the tragedy, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the district administration to provide proper medical treatment to the injured and expedite relief efforts. The state government has also announced compensation of Rs 4 lakhs for the families of each deceased.

Shikohabad MLA Mukesh Verma, who visited the site, also requested the District Magistrate to arrange a 100-yard plot for those whose homes were destroyed in the blast.

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