The massive fire that erupted in a firecracker factory in Harda town, Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday morning has taken the death toll to six, and have left at least 50 others injured. A number of people are also feared trapped in and around the factory unit. The blaze broke out at 11:30 am at the factory operated illegally on Magardha Road in Bairagarh village, news wire PTI reported. 

CM of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav has announced that Rs 4 lakh will be provided as ex-gratia to the families of the deceased, and the injured will be given free treatment.