Moradabad, July 31 -- A major fire broke out at a candle factory in Krishna Colony in the early hours of Saturday.

Firefighting operations are currently underway at the spot. Emergency services are at the spot attempting to control the blaze.

More details awaited.

Earlier on July 25, two workers lost their lives following a sudden and powerful explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit located inside Kunda Basi village within the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh.

Police and the local administration rushed to the site, prompting an immediate search operation to identify the type of firecracker involved.

Speaking with the reporters, Saharanpur District Magistrate and Collector, Arvind Kumar Chauhan, confirmed the details of the ...