Karnataka: 12 dead after fire breaks out at firecracker store in Attibele, CM Siddaramaiah expresses grief
Oct 07, 2023
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 7 : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday expressed grief after 12 people were killed when a fire broke out at a firecracker store incident in Attibele of Anekal town.
Karnataka CM took to X (former Twitter) and said, "I was deeply saddened to hear the news that 12 people died in the fire accident that broke out in a firecracker store near Anekal, Bangalore city district. I am going to visit the accident site tomorrow and inspect it. My condolences to the family of the deceased workers."
According to the fire department officials, several fire tenders were rushed to douse the fire and it has been extinguished. The cause of the fire incident is yet to be ascertained.
"A fire broke out in a firecracker shop suddenly this afternoon. The shop was built right next to the highway. The firework shop was on fire in no time. The warehouse which was next to the firecracker shop also caught fire. The situation is under control," police said.
According to the damage assessment done by the officials, seven two-wheelers, a container lorry, and three other vehicles were gutted in the fire.
Further details are awaited.
