Tamil Nadu: Explosion at fireworks factory in Virudhunagar

Jun 28, 2026

Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 28 : A major explosion occurred at the RP Fireworks Factory at Moorthynaickenpatti near Vembakottai in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on Sunday.
Virudhunagar Collector NO Sukhaputra confirmed the incident and said rescue operations are currently underway at the site.
There have been no reports of any casualties so far.
Further details are awaited.

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