At least 13 killed, several injured in massive fire at fireworks unit in Kerala's Thrissur; PM announces ex gratia

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A massive fire at a fireworks storage facility in Mundathikode, Thrissur district, Kerala killed at least thirteen people and injured several others on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for deceased families and ₹50,000 for injured. Five remain in critical condition. Medical teams deployed for treatment.

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