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The injured have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police suspect that the fire may have been caused by a fire in a firecracker unit.
Video | Andhra Pradesh: At least six people died and two were injured in a fire accident at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Konsema district. More details are awaited.
(Source: Third Party)(Full video available on PTI Video – https://t.co/N147TVRPG7, pic.twitter.com/ftrrr8y7zs
– Press Trust of India (@pti_news) October 8, 2025
Dr. BR Ambedkar Konsema District Superintendent of Police, Rahul Meena, confirmed that the unit had been granted a license.
He said authorities have recovered six bodies and are in the process of verifying their identities.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu addressed the incident on Twitter, saying he spoke with officials about the cause of the fire, current situation, relief measures and medical assistance.
Fireworks Manufacturing Center in Ambedkar Konsema District Rayavaram. This horrific accident has caused serious concern due to the loss of many lives. I have spoken to the authorities on the causes of the accident, the current situation, support measures and medical assistance. Go to the scene of the incident…
– N Chandrababu Naidu (@NCBN) October 8, 2025
Naidu directed senior officials to visit the site and participate in relief efforts, and asked that better medical aid be provided to the injured.
(With inputs from PTI)
(edited by : Vivek Dubey,