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Massive Fire at Hingoli Cracker Warehouse Kills Two and Destroys Fire Truck
- •A massive fire broke out at a cracker warehouse belonging to Gopal Basatwar in Marwadi Galli, Hingoli.
- •Two people were burnt to death and 10 to 12 others sustained serious injuries in the tragic incident.
- •Continuous cracker explosions caused a fire brigade vehicle that arrived at the scene to catch fire as well.
- •The intense explosions and thick smoke created panic in the densely populated residential area.
- •The exact cause of the fire remains unclear while rescue and cooling operations are underway.
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A massive fire broke out at Gopal Basatwar's wholesale cracker warehouse in Marwadi Galli, Hingoli, ahead of Diwali, leading to continuous cracker explosions. The incident resulted in two deaths, severe injuries to 10 to 12 people, and the destruction of a fire brigade vehicle that caught fire during rescue efforts.
As fire personnel rushed to the scene and attempted to extinguish the blaze, continuous explosions from the stored crackers created major obstacles. During the operations, a massive explosion caused flames to directly reach the fire brigade truck, destroying the vehicle and severely burning two fire personnel.
Two burnt dead bodies were found near the site, though the intensity of the fire made identification difficult and police are working on the inquest. Additionally, 10 to 12 injured individuals were hospitalized, while the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation by the local administration and fire department.
