Kaushambi, February 25: At least four people died after an explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi on Sunday, police officials said. The incident occurred at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi's Bharwari town under the Kokhraj police station area. Uttar Pradesh Fire Video: Massive Blaze Erupts at Firecracker Factory in Kaushambi; Rescue Operation Underway (Watch Video).

Blast at Firecracker Factory in Kaushambi

According to police officials, more than five people were injured in the incident and now are undergoing treatment. "There has been a fire in a firecracker factory in Bharwari. As per the information, there are four casualties and some people are injured. They have been sent to the hospital for treatment. The factory is far away from the residential area... The rescue operation is underway... They had the license to manufacture and sell. 5-6 people are injured..." Uttar Pradesh Fire Video: Massive Blaze Erupts at Warehouse in Faizabad.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Brijesh Srivastava said. More details are awaited.

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