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A water boiler explosion at a Sri City private company tragically killed four workers, with two dying instantly and two later from their injuries; another remains critically ill.
Two elderly residents, aged 67 and 76, sustained minor burn injuries and smoke inhalation after a refrigerator exploded in their Guruvayur home, requiring hospital treatment.
The incident took place at the residence of M Ansari, owner of Fatima Gold Covering, at Pakkaveettil near Upputhara town, around 8 am.
Theni police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Following the incident, the Thrissur Medical College police registered a suo moto case on Wednesday.
Devaswom officials have stated they will abide by the government's directive regarding the fireworks display.
The minister noted that the exact number of injured is expected to be confirmed after further searches at the blast site.
One of the recent ones that haunt the memory is the October 2024 fire at Kasargod's Anjootambalam Veererkavu Temple in Nileshwar during the annual Kaliyattam festival, in which over 150 people were injured after a similar explosion in the firecracker storage room.
Addressing the media at the site, district commissioner said a detailed inquiry, including a fire audit and witness statements, was required to establish the reason behind the explosion.
Around 40 people were feared injured in a fireworks unit explosion preparing for Thrissur Pooram, with most victims being workers.
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