Several feared dead in firecracker factory blast in Bihar’s Siwan district

Several people are feared dead after a blast at a house where firecrackers were being made in Bihar’ Siwan district on Friday (October 23, 2026).Preliminary reports said that two dead bodies have been recovered so far from the blast site, though, several others too might have been killed in the severe blast, a district police official on condition of anonymity said.Rescue operations are under way under town Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Ashutish Kumar Gupta, while top police officials reached the blast site.The workers were said to be making firecrackers for the upcoming Deepavali festival at the site in Almapur village under Jamo police station.According to locals, the blast occurred at the residence of Mohd. Amaruddin Mian, at whose house firecrackers manufacturing has been going on for several years.Family members of Mr. Amaruddin Mian are also said to have been killed in the blast, though, official confirmation is still awaited. Published - October 23, 2026 08:02 pm IST