Six dead after fire breaks out in factory in Himachal's Una; PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh

Police personnel with locals at the site after an explosion in a firecracker factory, in Una district. Pic/PTI

A fire broke out in a firecracker factory in Bathri Industrial Area of Una on Tuesday killing six persons.

Six persons died and 12 others were injured in a blast at a firecracker factory in Una, said the local police on the basis of preliminary information. The injured are being admitted to the hospital in Una.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the mishap.

Superintendent of Police, Una, Arjit Sen Thakur told reporters, "The police reached the spot as soon as the incident took place. The cause of the fire will be investigated. According to the information received, six persons have died and around 12 are injured, who have been sent to the regional hospital Una for treatment."

Further probe in the matter is underway.

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