People run for their lives as rogue firecracker sets entire stockpile ablaze

A firecracker landed on a stored stockpile inside a house boundary and ignited them. The viral CCTV footage prompted calls for greater care while handling fireworks.CCTV footage captured a rogue cracker setting ablaze an entire stockpile of fireworks. (Photos: IndianLafda/X)A firecracker went rogue moments after being lit, spinning away from the group that had set it off and straight towards a stockpile of fireworks. What followed was a sudden burst of explosions, all caught on CCTV.The footage that has gone viral on social media showed a group of people gathered outside a house, with a stockpile of fireworks kept inside its boundary. One of them was seen sitting down to light a cracker as the others watched. However, soon after being lit, the cracker began spinning erratically instead of bursting in one place. It then shot across the ground, crossed the boundary and landed inside the property.What happened next made the situation considerably more alarming. The rogue cracker landed right on the stockpile of fireworks that had been kept aside for later. Within seconds, the entire pile caught fire, sending sparks and flames flying in different directions. The fireworks began going off in quick succession, turning the night into a chaotic scene.The flames and sparks filled the area for a few moments before the burst of fireworks eventually subsided. Thankfully, no one appeared to have been injured in the footage. However, the sudden chain reaction left viewers stunned at how quickly the situation escalated. The incident took place at around 11 pm on November 8. The exact location where the CCTV footage was recorded remains unknown.Watch the videos here:Chakri ne trick shot mara, poori gali ko smoke chamber bana diya! https://t.co/xEaoKk0sHx— Ms. Mishraji (@mishraji_lol) November 9, 2026The video has since circulated widely on social media, with viewers expressing shock at the unexpected turn of events. While some were amazed by the sequence captured on camera, others used the clip to remind people to exercise caution while handling fireworks.Several users also pointed out the risks of keeping a large stock of firecrackers close to the area where they were being lit. The incident served as a reminder that even a single misdirected firecracker can trigger a much bigger accident, particularly when other fireworks are stored nearby.- Ends