Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 29, 2024, 08:36 AM
Kerala News: A tragic incident during fireworks at Veerakavu temple in Kasargod district of Kerala shocked everyone. Fireworks were being done at this temple located near Neeleshwaram late on Monday night when a terrible fire broke out there, injuring more than 150 people. According to the information, the condition of 8 of the injured is said to be critical. Based on preliminary investigation, the police suspect that the accident was caused by a sudden fire in the storage of fireworks.Quick relief work after the incidentImmediately after the accident, the injured were admitted to nearby hospitals, including various hospitals in Kasargod, Kannur and Mangaluru. In view of the incident, senior officials including the District Collector and District Police Chief reached the spot and monitored the relief and rescue work. The district administration took immediate action and provided necessary medical facilities. At the same time, the police have registered an FIR and started an in-depth investigation into the matter. It is being seen what kind of safety was followed in the fireworks storage and whether this incident could have been avoided.Fire breaks out in two-storey building in Hyderabad, husband and wife dieAlong with this incident in Kerala, a tragic incident also took place in East Chandra Nagar near Yakatpura railway station in Hyderabad. A husband and wife lost their lives and an 18-year-old girl was injured in a fire in a two-storey building here. The incident took place around 11 pm on Monday night, when pastries were being baked in a bakery located on the first floor of the building. The flames spread to the firecrackers and cotton boxes kept there, making the fire more severe.Loss of life and rescue operations in the accident50-year-old Usharani and her husband 58-year-old Mohan Lal lost their lives in this accident. At the same time, 18-year-old Shruti was injured in this accident, who was immediately admitted to Osmania General Hospital for treatment. The fire department team that reached the spot made a lot of efforts to control the fire, but due to the rapid spread of the fire, damage had already been done.Adherence to safety standards and administrative stepsThese two accidents have once again raised the question whether safety standards are being followed properly in fireworks and buildings. It is important to follow adequate safety precautions while managing fireworks and to keep fire safety measures in place in buildings. After both the incidents, the administration has ordered an inquiry, so that such incidents can be prevented in future.ConclusionThese tragic incidents in Kerala and Hyderabad are a reminder that proper caution and administrative steps need to be taken in the matter of fireworks, fire safety, and storage. It is important that all safety standards are strictly followed on such occasions, so that such heartbreaking incidents can be avoided in future.