An explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district on Saturday killed at least 18 people.

A massive explosion rocked a fireworks manufacturing unit in Samarlakota mandal of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday afternoon, killing at least 18 people.

Chief Minister Naidu announces ₹20 lakh ex gratia for firecracker blast victims, suspends officials, and plans safety reforms.

Chief Minister Naidu announces ₹20 lakh ex gratia for firecracker blast victims, suspends officials, and plans safety reforms.

At least 20 people were killed and several others critically injured after a fire broke out at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem, Kakinada district. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief and ordered immediate relief, while an investigation into the cause is underway.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the massive fire occured in a firecracker unit. He announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured. India News | PM Modi Announces Ex-gratia for Victims of Firecracker Factory Explosion in Andhra Pradesh.

PM announces ₹2 lakh relief for families of firecracker explosion victims in Kakinada, expressing condolences and support for the injured.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visited the incident site at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem, Kakinada district, on Saturday. He also offered condolences ro the affected families. India News | Andhra Pradesh: CM Naidu Visits the Fire Accident Area, Offers Condolences.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced an ex-gratia of ₹20 lakh for the families of the people who lost their lives in the tragic firecracker explosion in Kakinada on Saturday. The Chief Minister, who visited the injured victims at GGH, expressed serious concern over the negligence of local officials and announced the suspension of four individuals in a subsequent press meet. He assured the victims and their families of full government support during this difficult time. India News | Kakinada Firecracker Blast: CM Naidu Announces ₹20 Lakh Ex-gratia, Suspends Four Officials.