Major Explosion Reported At Firecracker Unit In Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar
Major Explosion Reported At Firecracker Unit In Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar Published By, Last Updated: June 28, 2026, 20:57 IST The blast took place at RP
Major Explosion Reported At Firecracker Unit In Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar Published By, Last Updated: June 28, 2026, 20:57 IST The blast took place at RP Fireworks Factory. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known. The cause of the blast was not immediately known. (Image: ANI/Representative) A major explosion was reported at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district on Sunday.
The blast took place at RP Fireworks Factory, owned by Seeni, at Moorthynaickenpatti near Vembakottai. The blast incident was confirmed by Virudhunagar Collector Dr NO Sukhaputra, ANI reported. However, there were no immediate reports of any injuries. The cause of the blast was not immediately known as officials were assessing the situation. Further details on the extent of the damage are awaited.
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