75 killed, 200 injured in Puttingal temple fire in Kerala

At least 75 people feared killed and 200 others reported injured in a massive fire that broke out in Puttingal temple here early Sunday morning.

Confirming the report to ANI, Kollam Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) K. Laljy said the injured were rushed to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College.

An explosion in piles of crackers during fireworks display is said to be the reason behind the fire that broke out around 3.30 am.

The death toll is expected to climb as it is yet to be ascertained whether anyone remains missing.

Pictures of fireworks display that caused massive fire at Puttingal temple in Kerala claiming 75 lives&injuring 200 pic.twitter.com/VcieMcBles

— ANI (@ANI_news) April 10, 2016

Massive fire at Puttingal temple (Kerala): Injured ppl being given medical assistance in Trivandrum Medical College pic.twitter.com/aFxrD9VxXu

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Pictures from Thiruvananthapuram Medical College where people injured in Puttingal temple fire, have been admitted pic.twitter.com/KkdN3y8YCe

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WATCH: Moment when fire broke at Puttingal temple fire in Kollam (Kerala) due to fireworks display, 75 dead.https://t.co/xXtBnZkgWX

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Pictures from Puttingal temple in Kollam (Kerala) when fire broke out, which claimed 75 lives. pic.twitter.com/KoDUXPiJbj

— ANI (@ANI_news) April 10, 2016