Tamil Nadu firecracker unit blast: Death toll mounts to 23; bodies charred beyond recognition, prompting DNA tests for identification

• Rohan Umak
• April 20, 2026

Tamil Nadu factory blast updates: The catastrophic blast that occurred at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar on Sunday noon has left behind a trail of destruction. Initially, the death toll stood at 20, which has risen to 23 by Monday, and many bodies are charred beyond recognition. The kin of the deceased are awaiting DNA tests to identify their loved ones, as forensic teams are…