Big Explosion at Firework Factory in Dewas

May 14, 2026, 08:53
AsiaSociety

Introduction

A firework factory in Dewas had a big explosion on Thursday. Many people died or got hurt.

Main Body

The factory belonged to Anil Malviya. It started work fifteen days ago. The blast was very strong. It shook the houses nearby. Two people died and fifteen people are hurt. Some local people say more people died. Firefighters came to stop the fire. The government took away other dangerous materials. The factory had more than 200 workers. They were building the factory bigger when the blast happened. Some people are angry. They say the factory was illegal. They told the government before, but the government did nothing.

Conclusion

The fire is gone now. The police are looking for the cause of the explosion.

Learning

⏱️ Time Words & Order

To speak at an A2 level, you need to show when things happened. Look at how the story moves from the past to now:

The Past (Finished)

  • fifteen days ago → (Used for a specific time in the past)
  • Thursday → (A specific day)

The Now (Current state)

  • is gone now → (The fire is finished at this moment)

Connecting Ideas

  • before → (Action A happened, then Action B happened)

🛠️ Simple Action Changes

Notice how we change the word to show the action is over:

  • Start → Started
  • Shake → Shook (Special change!)
  • Happen → Happened

Quick Tip: Most of the time, just add -ed to the end of the word to talk about yesterday.

Vocabulary Learning

firework (n.)
an explosive device used for celebrations
Example:We saw a bright firework in the sky.
factory (n.)
a building where goods are made
Example:The factory makes toys.
explosion (n.)
a sudden, violent burst
Example:The explosion startled everyone.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people walked in the park.
dead (adj.)
no longer alive
Example:The dead bird was found near the pond.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain
Example:He hurt his arm while playing.
firefighters (n.)
people who put out fires
Example:Firefighters saved the house.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
dangerous (adj.)
capable of causing harm
Example:The dangerous chemicals were stored safely.
workers (n.)
people who work
Example:Workers built the bridge.
building (v.)
constructing a structure
Example:They were building a new school.
illegal (adj.)
not allowed by law
Example:The illegal shop was closed.
police (n.)
law enforcement officers
Example:Police searched the area.
cause (n.)
reason for something
Example:The cause of the accident was unknown.