A major fire broke out at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit operating inside a residential house in Jaipur's Kho Nagoriyan area on Monday, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to five others.
According to officials, the blaze erupted inside the house where firecrackers were reportedly being manufactured and stored. The fire quickly spread through the premises, triggering panic in the surrounding neighborhood.
Fire brigade teams and emergency responders rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, while efforts continued to control the fire and search for any trapped individuals.
Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and to ascertain whether the unit was operating with the required permissions. Further details are awaited as rescue and relief operations continue.