2 injured as explosion at suspected firecracker unit collapses Varanasi house

A powerful explosion brought down a two-storey house in Varanasi, injuring two people. The blast has raised suspicion of illegal firecracker manufacturing at the premises.Two people sustained injuries in the incident and were shifted to a hospital. (Credits: Roshan Jaiswal)Varanasi,Oct 15, 2026 18:36 ISTA two-storey house collapsed following a powerful explosion in the Paigambarpur area under Sarnath police station limits in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Two people were injured in the incident and taken to a hospital for treatment.According to preliminary information, the explosion occurred at a house where an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit was suspected to be operating. The blast was reportedly triggered by highly inflammable materials stored at the premises, although the exact cause has not yet been established.The force of the explosion brought the two-storey structure down, triggering concern in the locality.Two people sustained injuries in the incident and were shifted to a hospital. Further details about their condition were not immediately available. The incident took place in Paigambarpur, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Sarnath police station.Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the blast, including whether firecrackers were being manufactured or stored illegally at the property. The exact quantity and nature of the materials kept inside the house, as well as the extent of damage to neighbouring properties, were not immediately known.Further details regarding the identities of the injured, the ownership of the house and any action against those responsible are awaited.- Ends