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In a shocking incident at least four people lost their lives and three others remain unaccounted after a powerful explosion occurred at a house where firecrackers were stored in Bihar’s Siwan district on Friday.
A major explosion occurred at a house storing firecrackers in Siwan, Bihar, on Friday, killing four people and leaving three missing. The incident at trader Mohammad Amiruddin Mian’s residence, confirmed by SP Bharat Soni, caused intermittent blasts that hindered rescue operations.
The rescue operation is underway but repeated explosions at the site turned it difficult for teams to reach the affected area.
Believing the initial reports, firecrackers kept inside a house belonging to local resident Mohammad Amiruddin Mian caught fire, triggering a series of explosions. It must be noted that Mian is reportedly a firecracker trader.
Siwan Superintendent of Police (SP) Bharat Soni confirmed the deaths and said officials were trying to determine the whereabouts of three other family members who were reportedly inside the house when the incident occurred.
Siwan, Bihar: An explosion, suspected to have been caused by firecrackers, took place at a house in Almapur village within the limits of the Jamo police station. Casualties are feared. Further details are awaited.
— ANI (@ANI) October 23, 2026
Firecracker Blasts Continue, Hampering Rescue Operations
It is reported that the fire reached other firecrackers kept in the area leading to intermittent explosions due to the dense population of the locality.
The explosion was so strong that the front part of the house got demolished and its debris fell into the road, making it difficult for the rescue teams.
As per the SP, the explosion was happening intermittently for about two hours, preventing the rescue of those trapped under the debris.
“A total of four deaths have been confirmed. However, the number of family members in the house was seven, as per the village head. We are trying to confirm the fate of the rest of the three family members,” Soni informed.
Bihar सिवान के अवैध पटाखा फैक्ट्री में दो घंटे होता रहा ब्लास्ट, कई की मौत https://t.co/LHuz9kZsnT
— Arun Sathi (@arunsathi) October 23, 2026
He further stated that the ongoing explosions were proving difficult for the rescue process.
Medical And Forensic Teams Reach The Spot
Authorities have deployed a medical team to assess the casualties and help establish the exact death toll. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has also reached the site to collect samples and investigate the circumstances surrounding the explosion.
Officials said some bodies may have suffered severe damage due to the intensity of the blasts, making identification difficult. The final casualty figures will be confirmed after the necessary medical examination.
SP Bharat Soni said authorities would share further details once the medical team completed its assessment and the forensic examination provided more information.
