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Virudhunagar (TN): At least eleven workers of a private fireworks factory near Sattur in this district were killed in an explosion at the unit on Friday.
The incident happened while some chemicals were being mixed to produce fireworks, police said.
Ten fire fighting units from various locations have been rushed to the spot to douse the fire in the factory at Acchankulam village.
Initial reports quoting fire service personnel said about 10 people were injured and one was found dead in the explosion. However, later the death toll at the firecracker factory increased to eleven while the number of injured workers increased to 36.
Later, the Prime Minister's Office announced that an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each has been approved from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to a fire in the fireworks factory. Moreover, Rs 50,000 will be given to those seriously injured.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs 3 Lakhs each to kin of deceased and Rs 1 Lakh for critically injured.
Tamil Nadu: Death toll rises to 11 in the fire at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar, 36 injured. CM announces ex-gratia of Rs 3 Lakhs each to kin of deceased & Rs 1 Lakh for critically injured
PM announces Rs 2 lakhs each for kin of deceased & Rs 50,000 for seriously injured pic.twitter.com/W2XbpgeBwO
— ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared expressed grief over the incident.
Fire at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu is saddening. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover soon. Authorities are working on the ground to assist those affected: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 12, 2021
BJP Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda expressed condolences for the bereaved families after learning about the unfortunate incident.
Pained to learn of the unfortunate fire accident resulting in deaths and injuries in a firecracker factory in Tamilnadu. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. Prayers for speedy recovery of the injured.
Om Shanti🙏🏻🙏🏻— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) February 12, 2021
President Ram Nath Kovind also expressed grief about the tragic incident through his Tweet.
The grievous tragedy in a firecracker unit resulting in loss of lives in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu is most unfortunate. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families coping with sudden demise of their dear ones. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 12, 2021
Later in the day, the death toll increased to 16 while 33 people were admitted to hospital.
#UPDATE Tamil Nadu: Death toll rises to 16 in the fire at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar, 33 people admitted at the hospital.
— ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2021
(With Inputs From Nitesh Kumar Sahoo)
