An injured man carries his child at a hospital, after a fire broke out as people gathered for a fireworks display at a temple in Kollam. (Reuters Photo)
President Pranab Mukherjee today expressed heartfelt condolences over the loss of lives in the massive fire at a temple in Kerala.
He tweeted:
"Urge state government and other agencies to provide all help to bereaved families and medical assistance to the injured," the President said.
Over 100 people were killed and over 350 others injured as the fire engulfed the Puttingal Devi Temple complex at Paravoor near Kollam early today.
The fire broke out when sparks emanating from a fireworks display ignited a store room filled with crackers and pyrotechnic material.
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