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| Over 75 dead in temple fire in South India after firecrackers cause ‘massive blast’ | Over 75 dead in temple fire in South India after firecrackers cause ‘massive blast’ |
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| At least 77 people have died and more than 200 were injured after celebratory firecrackers reportedly caused a massive fire at a Hindu temple located in a coastal town near Kollam in the southern Indian state of Kerala. | At least 77 people have died and more than 200 were injured after celebratory firecrackers reportedly caused a massive fire at a Hindu temple located in a coastal town near Kollam in the southern Indian state of Kerala. |
| The fire broke out at Puttingal Temple in the town of Paravur early on Sunday, India Today said, reporting that the devastating blaze has completely destroyed the building. | The fire broke out at Puttingal Temple in the town of Paravur early on Sunday, India Today said, reporting that the devastating blaze has completely destroyed the building. |
| Police have confirmed the death toll to local media. Local TV channels blamed the accident on firecrackers used in temple celebrations, according to Indian Express. | Police have confirmed the death toll to local media. Local TV channels blamed the accident on firecrackers used in temple celebrations, according to Indian Express. |
| It has been reported that one of the firecrackers sparked a cache of pyrotechnics, which caused a massive explosion, the Times of India says. | It has been reported that one of the firecrackers sparked a cache of pyrotechnics, which caused a massive explosion, the Times of India says. |
| Multiple victims have been admitted to hospitals in Meeyapuram and Kottiyam areas with burns, while those severely injured are being treated at the government medical college. Overall, more than 200 people suffered from burns. | Multiple victims have been admitted to hospitals in Meeyapuram and Kottiyam areas with burns, while those severely injured are being treated at the government medical college. Overall, more than 200 people suffered from burns. |
| The tragedy occurred just a few days before the Vishu festival in Kerala on April 14, which marks the Indian New Year and is celebrated on various dates across the country.The celebration, widely known as the festival of light and fireworks, traditionally sees an abundance of pyrotechnics displays. Police, however, say the temple had been warned against setting of fireworks before, and the site had no permit to do so. | The tragedy occurred just a few days before the Vishu festival in Kerala on April 14, which marks the Indian New Year and is celebrated on various dates across the country.The celebration, widely known as the festival of light and fireworks, traditionally sees an abundance of pyrotechnics displays. Police, however, say the temple had been warned against setting of fireworks before, and the site had no permit to do so. |
| “The temple holds an annual firework display every year. We’re doing our best to rescue those still trapped,” said Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, as cited by the Indian Express. | |
| According to her, a probe will be launched into the circumstances behind the fire. | |
| Puttingal Temple, which is one of the oldest in the area, is devoted to the Puttungal Goddess. Its annual festival attracts large crowds of locals and foreigners. | |
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