India, explosion in an illegal fireworks factory

On 1 April, an explosion occurred at an unlicensed firecracker factory in the town of Deesa in the state of Gujarat in western India. According to Rishikesh Patel, a government spokesman, the blast caused the roof to collapse. Initial reports put the death toll at 21, with many more injured. According to Patel, the factory was operating without a license, and the families of the victims lived near the site of the explosion. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.