Kakinada blast victims' bodies found across fields, in canal
A devastating blast at Surya Sri Fireworks in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district left 20 workers dead and 11 seriously injured on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
The explosion happened when a spark set off chemicals stored in illegal sheds, as the factory rushed to meet festival and wedding orders.
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The blast was so intense that victims' bodies were found across nearby fields and even in a canal.
Muddy ground slowed down fire engines, making rescue harder. The shockwave cracked windows and damaged schools nearby.
The state's chief minister announced ₹20 lakh in compensation for each family who lost someone, suspended four officials over safety lapses, and police are now investigating the factory's violations while the owner remains missing.
Eight critically injured were shifted to hospital.