A sudden explosion at a firecracker godown-cum-factory in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, killed four people, including a three-year-old girl and a woman, and injured six others. The blast, which occurred on Monday night, caused the building to collapse, and rescue efforts are ongoing as some people may still be buried under the debris. The deceased have been identified as Meera Devi, Aman, Gautam Kushwaha, and Kumari Ichha. The explosion also damaged nearby houses, leading to fears of more casualties. Authorities have mobilized fire, police, and disaster response teams to assist in the rescue operations and investigate the cause of the explosion, which is currently undetermined. The incident has raised concerns about the legality of operating a firecracker godown in a densely populated area.