October 8, 2023 12:50 PM

14 people killed in fire at cracker shop-cum-godown at Attibele in Karnataka

In Karnataka, 14 people were charred to death in a major fire at a cracker shop-cum-godown at Attibele yesterday. The place is about 10 km from Hosur in Tamil Nadu. All the victims hailed from Tamil Nadu. There were around 35 people working at the godown on the service road along Hosur Main Road when the fire broke out at 3.30 p.m. Four people, including the shop’s owner, sustained burns.  At least six vehicles, including a truck, loaded with crackers were destroyed in the blaze. Th...