An explosion at an allegedly unlicensed fireworks warehouse in Hyderabad, Sindh, on Nov. 15 killed at least seven people and injured multiple others. Emergency teams and volunteers responded to a large fire after the blast, and several burn victims were taken to Liaquat University Hospital, where some were reported in critical condition. Officials say the facility may have been operating illegally; police have pledged to close illegal sites while the Sindh government investigates licensing and safety compliance. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
At Least Seven Dead, Several Injured After Explosion at Allegedly Unlicensed Fireworks Factory in Hyderabad, Pakistan
An explosion at an allegedly unlicensed fireworks warehouse in Hyderabad, Sindh, on Nov. 15 killed at least seven people and injured multiple others. Emergency teams and volunteers responded to a large fire after the blast, and several burn victims were taken to Liaquat University Hospital, where some were reported in critical condition. Officials say the facility may have been operating illegally; police have pledged to close illegal sites while the Sindh government investigates licensing and safety compliance. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
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Blast at Hyderabad fireworks warehouse kills at least seven
An explosion ripped through a fireworks warehouse in the Latifabad area of Hyderabad, Sindh province, on Saturday, Nov. 15, killing at least seven people and injuring several others, local officials and news outlets reported.
What happened: The blast occurred at about 4:00 p.m. near the banks of the Laghari Goth river, according to Rescue 1122 and local media. A large fire followed the explosion, sending plumes of smoke into the sky as emergency teams and volunteers rushed to the scene.
Casualties and medical response: Initial reports cited three deaths, but the toll rose to seven within hours. Sources differ on injuries: Dawn reported seven injured while the Associated Press, citing police and hospital officials, placed the number at 11. Deputy Commissioner Zain-ul-Abedin Memon told Dawn that seven people were taken to hospital, three in critical condition.
"One [body] was received expired in the burns ward. Six injured were also shifted to the burns ward with moderate to severe burn wounds," said Dr. Vinesh Kumar, a duty doctor at Liaquat University Hospital. He added that two of the injured were "approximately 100 percent" burnt.
Legality and investigation: Local reports and officials say the facility was allegedly operating without proper authorization. Deputy Commissioner Memon announced police plans to identify and close illegal warehouses and factories across District Hyderabad and to take strict legal action against those involved. The Sindh government has launched an investigation to determine whether the site was licensed and if safety protocols were observed.
Official statements: City police chief Adeel Chandio told the Associated Press the cause of the blast remains unknown and that inquiries are ongoing. Rescue 1122 and other emergency services coordinated rescue and firefighting efforts at the scene.
Authorities continue to treat the injured and investigate the circumstances surrounding the explosion.