Andhra Pradesh fire: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the fire incident and state home minister Anitha to ensure better medical care for the injured.
At least eight workers died in an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli on Sunday (April 13). SP Tuhin Sinha said the cause of the explosion is not known yet. Around seven people got severely injured in the fire accident at a firecracker unit today.
CM Naidu ensures better treatment for victims
Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the fire incident. “Eight people including two women died and several others were injured in the fire accident,” Home Minister V Anitha told the media. The injured are being taken to the hospital for medical treatment. CM Naidu directed Anitha and other district officials to ensure better medical care for the injured.
Chandrababu Naidu also ordered an inquiry into the incident and asked officials to submit a report to him. The incident took place around 12:45 pm, and officials are currently focused on recovering the bodies and shifting the injured to hospitals. Locals are also assisting the police on the spot.
Jagan Mohan Reddy expresses grief
YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also expressed shock and urged the government to support the victims. He asked his party leaders to extend all possible assistance.
Further details are awaited in this regard.
