Haystacks destroyed in fire, 500 cows rescued
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Twenty haystacks of Gayatri Goshala were destroyed in a fire on Monday evening, but 500 cows housed in the same compound were taken to safety. Fire-fighting personnel were battling with the blaze four hours after it began at 4.30 p.m. on the city outskirts.
According to District Fire Officer V. Sreenivasa Reddy, the 500 cows in the goshala and its sheds were safe and four fire tenders from the city and Kodumuru were trying to put out the flames when reports last came.
Situated in Ward No.28 along National Highway No.44, the cause for the fire is said to be irresponsible smoking by some persons.
Four workers killed in fireworks accident
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19 persons injured, 4 workers critical
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19 persons injured, 4 workers critical
Four workers were killed in a fire accident at a fireworks unit in Kalayarkurichi, under the M. Pudupatti police station limits, on Thursday evening.
While 19 persons were injured, the condition of four workers is said to be critical.
Virudhunagar Collector R. Kannan, who rushed to the spot, said three women and one man were killed at Thangaraj Pandian fireworks. Though the exact cause of the accident is under investigation, he said the fire reportedly started from waste from the unit dumped at a particular spot. The accident took place around 4.45 p.m. District Revenue Officer R. Mangalaramasubramanian and Sub-Collector (Sivakasi) C. Dinesh Kumar were supervising the rescue operation.
Local officials have been unable to confirm the exact number of casualties or their identities, but have said that at least 11 of the deceased are women.
At least 19 dead in Virudhunagar firecracker factory blast, more than 30 injured
Local officials have been unable to confirm the exact number of casualties or their identities, but have said that at least 11 of the deceased are women.
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A view of the working sheds seen damaged following the blast that was triggered at a cracker unit at Achankulam village near Sattur in Virudhunagar district. (Photo | EPS)
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VIRUDHUNAGAR: At least 19 people, including a pregnant woman and a college student, were killed and more than 30 injured in a fire accident triggered by an explosion at a firecracker factory at Achankulam village in Virudhunagar district on Friday.
Local officials have been unable to confirm the exact number of casualties or their identities, but have said that at least 11 of the deceased are women.