TN: Death toll rises to 6 in firecracker factory fire in Virudhunagar district

VIRUDHUNAGAR(Tamil Nadu): The death toll from the firecracker factory explosion in Sattur has risen to six, Tamil Nadu Police confirmed on Thursday.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Six people died in an explosion that took place at a firecracker manufacturing factory in the Sattur area of Virudhunagar district. More details awaited: Prem Anand Sinha, South zone IGP pic.twitter.com/iEBSl7j6vX

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Providing an update, South Zone IGP Anand Sinha said, “Six people died in an explosion that took place at a firecracker manufacturing factory in the Sattur area of Virudhunagar district.”

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: On the blast at a firecracker manufacturing factory, Virudhunagar District Collector VP Jeyaseelan says, “6 people have died and we have ordered a very detailed investigation. Based on the investigation report, we will take further action. One person is… https://t.co/TzIIh22h4P pic.twitter.com/19mEKn3elW

— ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2025

According to initial reports, three people were reported dead after the blaze broke out at the firecracker manufacturing unit in the Sattur area of Virudhunagar district.Further details are awaited. (ANI)