2026 Andhra Pradesh fireworks explosion
| Date | 28 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | c. 2:00 p.m. IST (GMT+5:30) |
| Location | Surya Sri Fireworks Centre, Vetlapalem, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 17°02′N 82°08′E / 17.03°N 82.14°E |
| Type | Fireworks disaster |
| Deaths | 21 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 10 |
On 28 February 2026, at around 1.30–2:00 pm local time, an explosion occurred at the Surya Sri Fireworks factory in the Vetlapalem village, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh.