Virudhunagar: At least seven people were injured after an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on Wednesday. A massive fire broke out following the explosion. Casualties are reportedly feared in the incident.

Senior officials rushed to the spot after getting information. A fire and rescue operation has been launched. In the video shared by local media, a huge envelope of black smoke engulfed the area.

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More details are still awaited.