Blaze at firecracker unit in MP's Harda town

A major fire broke out in a firecrackers factory in Harda town of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, an official said.

People were seen running to safety following the incident. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav spoke to the officials concerned and sought details of the incident, the official said.

Some videos of the incident surfaced on social media showing a major fire with intermittent explosions taking place at the site and people running to save themselves.

Further details are awaited.