A powerful explosion in an illegal firecracker warehouse led to its collapse and claimed the lives of 21 individuals, including 18 from Madhya Pradesh, in Deesa, Gujarat. The blast resulted in a fire and significant debris, with many victims trapped and burned. Children were among the deceased.
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