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Fireworks Mishap Injures Over 150 at Kerala Temple

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-29T12:12:28.659993+05:30

- **Over 150 injured** in a fireworks accident during a temple festival in Kerala's Kasaragod district. - **Eight people seriously injured** with 80% burns, admitted to various hospitals. - Incident occurred during the **Moolamkuzhi Chamundi Theyyam festival** around midnight. - **Firecracker struck a building** storing explosives, causing a massive fire. - **Temple officials detained**; fireworks display conducted without a permit. Source: [Rt](https://www.rt.com/india/606658-dozens-injured-in-firecracker-accident/), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/over-150-injured-in-massive-cracker-accident-during-kerala-temple-festival-6897179), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/huge-firecracker-explosion-rocks-kerala-temple-festival-video-101730170101904.html), [Zee News](https://zeenews.india.com/india/kerala-temple-fireworks-explosion-over-150-injured-during-temple-festival-watch-video-2813154.html)

Over 150 injured in a fireworks accident during a temple festival in Kerala's Kasaragod district.
Eight people seriously injured with 80% burns, admitted to various hospitals.
Incident occurred during the Moolamkuzhi Chamundi Theyyam festival around midnight.
Firecracker struck a building storing explosives, causing a massive fire.
Temple officials detained; fireworks display conducted without a permit.

Source: Rt, Ndtv, Hindustan Times, Zee News