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One dead, 16 injured in massive blast at illegal firecracker warehouse in Kochi
Updated On: 12 February, 2024 04:54 PM IST | Kochi | mid-day online correspondent
The cause of the Kerala blast is unknown, but authorities suspect the explosion of a large cache of firecrackers in a warehouse.
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In Kochi, Kerala, one person died and 16 people, including women and children, were injured in a major blast at an illegal fireworks warehouse in a residential area near Tripunithura. The explosion on Monday caused extensive damage to around 25 houses, many shops, and two vehicles in the area. The deceased was identified as Vishnu from Thiruvananthapuram, while four injured people are said to be in serious condition and have been transferred to Kalamassery Medical College for expert care, reported PTI.
According to the report, the exact cause of the blast is yet to be ascertained; however, authorities suspect that a huge cache of firecrackers brought to the warehouse might have exploded together. The incident created vibrations several kilometres distant, and the local fire station was also affected.
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