Fire Breaks Out At Firecracker Shop In Attibele, Bengaluru City District; 12 Killed, Several Injured| Details

A firecracker shop was gutted due to an accidental fire at Attibele in Anekal Taluk of Bangalore City District, 12 of the 20 workers are killed and many others were injured.

The incident unfolded on Saturday, 7th October in a firecracker shop owned by Naveen. When the fire broke out, fire brigade personnel swiftly responded to the scene to douse the flames. However, the exact number of casualties in the fire remains unclear at this time.

Local authorities, including the police, have been working diligently at the site, urging the public to maintain a safe distance. Additionally, three ambulances have been dispatched to provide medical assistance to those affected by the tragedy.

As the situation continues to develop, efforts are underway to address the aftermath of this devastating incident.

The firework store is still burning for four hours and the fire has not been brought under control. Five or six fire brigade vehicles and tens of personnel are trying to extinguish the fire. It is said that this store, which belonged to Naveen, had a collection of firecrackers worth around five crores.

The exact cause of the accident is yet to be known. It is said that 30-40 people were working in the firework shop and some of them escaped from the danger of their lives as they came out from the back door. The police have expressed the suspicion that many people are still trapped in this shop.

Also, a stock shop, a lorry, a freight transporter and four two-wheelers were burnt. Firecrackers are still bursting at the scene, and thick fire and smoke is engulfing the area. The injured have been admitted to the hospital. Four ambulances have reached the spot.