Kallakurichi: Five people were burnt to death and more than 10 people were seriously injured due to fire in a firecracker godown. Shankarapuram Tuesday night in Kallakuruchi district. The death toll may rise as several people are reported missing and some of the injured are in critical condition. Police said the fire broke out in a wholesale fireworks shop and soon engulfed adjoining shops. In some of these shops, LPG cylinders exploded, which further aggravated the fire.
The casualties and injured also included people who had crowded the shop to buy fireworks. Diwali. In addition, in addition to the five killed, more than 10 people with severe burns were taken. kallukurichi Government General Hospital for treatment.
Some laborers and some shopkeepers working in the firecracker godown and nearby shops did not get to know while going to the press.
Kallukurichi and . fire engines from Tirukoilur rushed to the spot to douse the fire.
Traffic movement in the area was disrupted due to the fire incident.
Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed grief over the tragedy and announced a cash relief of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed.
The casualties and injured also included people who had crowded the shop to buy fireworks. Diwali. In addition, in addition to the five killed, more than 10 people with severe burns were taken. kallukurichi Government General Hospital for treatment.
Some laborers and some shopkeepers working in the firecracker godown and nearby shops did not get to know while going to the press.
Kallukurichi and . fire engines from Tirukoilur rushed to the spot to douse the fire.
Traffic movement in the area was disrupted due to the fire incident.
Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed grief over the tragedy and announced a cash relief of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed.
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