Fatehpur, Oct. 19 -- A massive fire broke out this afternoon at a temporary firecracker market put up on a college ground at Fatehpur city in Uttar Pradesh, reducing more than 70 shops to ashes and destroying over 50 two-wheelers parked nearby.
Over six people reportedly sustained burn injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported.
The incident occurred around 12:45 PM and caused widespread panic in the area.
Eyewitnesses reported that the blaze began due to a suspected short circuit in one of the shops, which rapidly spread to nearby stalls, many of which were stocked with firecrackers. The intense heat and frequent explosions made it difficult to control the fire initially. Explosions cont...