New Delhi, May 14 -- A massive fire following an explosion broke out at an alleged illegal firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district on Thursday, officials said. Multiple casualties and injuries are being feared in the incident. According to the reports, the blast occurred at a unit located in the Tonk Kalan area.

A joint team of the police and administration personnel launched relief and rescue operations at the site, and the injured persons were shifted to hospitals, the officials said.

Local residents claimed that firecrackers were being manufactured illegally at the factory, and a massive explosion occurred there.

Senior police and administrative officials reached the spot. They, however, did not immediately clarify th...