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Kanpur Dehat: Oil Tank Explodes, Two Laborers Burned Alive in Factory Fire.
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News18•21-09-2026, 21:31
Kanpur Dehat: Oil Tank Explodes, Two Laborers Burned Alive in Factory Fire.
- •A massive fire erupted after an oil tank exploded at the Om JVRD tire factory in Jariha village, Kanpur Dehat.
- •Two laborers were tragically burned alive in the blaze, causing panic and screams in the area.
- •Police and fire teams responded around 6 PM, with CFO and Additional SP reaching the scene to control the fire.
- •Kanpur Dehat SP Shraddha Narendra Pandey confirmed two fatalities and stated bodies were sent for legal procedures.
- •An inquiry is underway, with police questioning the factory owner and duty manager to determine the cause of the explosion.
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A massive fire broke out after an oil tank exploded at the Om JVRD tire factory located in Jariha village under the Gajner police station area of Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh.
Two laborers were burned alive and died in the accident, while their bodies were sent for necessary legal procedures. Authorities confirmed there was no information about any other person being injured.
Police, administration officials, CFO, Additional SP, and fire teams rushed to the scene after receiving information around 6 PM, successfully bringing the fierce fire under control. The police also summoned the factory owner and duty manager for questioning.
