An explosion at an illegal fireworks manufacturing unit in Latifabad No. 10, Hyderabad, triggered a fire that left several people injured due to severe burns.
According to details, the blast occurred at the unauthorized fireworks factory located in a residential area of Latifabad Unit No. 10, Leghari Goth.
The powerful explosion shook the entire neighborhood, and the factory caught fire immediately after. Fire brigade teams reached the site and are currently working to extinguish the blaze.
Multiple people suffered burn injuries from the explosions and fire and were shifted to a nearby hospital for initial medical treatment.
Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of the Hyderabad factory blast and directed authorities to provide immediate and top-quality medical care to the injured workers. He also sought an urgent report on the incident.
Murad Ali Shah asked the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Hyderabad to submit a fact-finding report and ordered a complete safety audit of the factory.
He added that strict action would be taken against those responsible for the explosion, stating that negligence regarding workers’ safety would not be tolerated.
