Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has announced Rs. Three lakh ex gratia for the families of those killed in the hospital fire at Dindigul. In a statement, he said that those who suffered grievous injuries will be given a compensation of Rs. One lakh and for those with light wounds the compensation would be Rs. 50 thousand.

Six people were killed in the accident and 26 people were injured. Three of the injured are in the ICU and others are recuperating after suffering minor burn injuries. The cause of the fire accident is said to be a short circuit but an inquiry has been ordered and a case has been filed.