Fire temples in India, more than 80 people dead

At least 83 people died and over 350 others injured in a fire at the house this morning Puttingal occurred 10-4, in the state of Kerala, India.


Fireball created from fires in temples Puttingal - Photo: ANI

CNN quoted Santhosh, a senior official of the state of Kerala to verify the information on. The number of casualties may increase in time will also come.

Meanwhile, The Guardian quoted the interior minister said India Ramesh Chennitala fire cause may stem from a large amount of fireworks stored in the temple.

The time of the fires is in 3g30 morning (local time) when there are so many people gathered at the temple's Vishu festival.

Photos taken by witnesses show that the fire created a huge fireball, glowing in a region.

RT citing local police said several artillery The reason is due to reserve the house only a few days left until the festival Vishu (14-4) - the festival of lights and fireworks and is seen as Tet Indian.

Before the time of the fires, the police warned the temple should not fireworks but before doing anything, the tragedy happened.

Writing on his Twitter page, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent condolences to the families of those in distress, and announced that it will soon come to the scene of the incident. Mr. Modi also request a helicopter to transfer immediately to emergency cases to the hospital.

According CHANDY, head of Kerala police force, the work of rescuers at the scene is complete. The next issue of the government's efforts to rescue and reclaim the lives of the wounded.


Fire house roof collapsed part Puttingal - Photo: Express Photo

Thank you for leaving valuable comments