A massive fire broke out at a fireworks storage facility in Thrissur, Kerala, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority confirmed the incident on Tuesday.
According to the KSDMA, five people are in critical care, two are admitted to the ward, and 17 others sustained minor injuries.
Kerala Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, stating he is 'pained to hear about the scale of the devastation' and extended his condolences to the bereaved families.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George has directed that expert medical care be ensured for those injured in the explosion, and ordered the deployment of sufficient ambulances to the site.
