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Firecracker factory blast in India kills 8 children

Low Severity Asia India
Date Occurred Aug 31, 2026 18:44 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Aug 31, 2026
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Videos reveal demolished houses and desperate rescue efforts after third such blast at a firecracker factory in August.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/31/firecracker-factory-blast-in-india-kills-8-children?traffic_source=rss
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India flag India
Region Asia
Capital New Delhi
Population 28,513,682
GDP / Capita $2900.0
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Event Metadata
  • ID #27934
  • Type General News
  • Region Asia
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 31, 2026
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