Indore Firecracker Shop, Warehouse Sealed Over Safety Lapses, Excess Storage

A firecracker shop and warehouse in the Rau area of Indore were sealed after officials found lapses in fire safety management and storage of firecracker material beyond the prescribed capacity. The action was taken during a surprise inspection by a district administration team on 21 October 2026.

The inspection drive is being carried out across the district under the direction of Collector Shivam Verma. It is being conducted in accordance with the directions issued by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, with fire safety being kept in focus.

As part of the continuing inspections of firecracker shops and warehouses, the district administration team visited the establishment in the Rau area. During the inspection, officials found that fire safety arrangements were not being properly managed. They also found firecracker material stored in excess of the prescribed capacity.

Following these findings, the concerned shop and warehouse were sealed. The action was carried out under the guidance of Rau area Sub-Divisional Magistrate Lokendra Singh Saral. Tehsildar Dheeraj Soni carried out the action.

The concerned shop and warehouse was stated to be operated under the name Bharat Fire Works by Imran, son of Ahmad Noor.

Collector Shivam Verma has directed that action according to the rules will continue against those found ignoring fire safety standards or storing firecracker material beyond the prescribed capacity.

The district administration said inspections of firecracker shops and warehouses are continuing to ensure the safety of citizens. The surprise inspection process will remain underway as part of the ongoing fire safety checks in the district.