Seven injured in Cuddalore firecracker shop fire
Two people in critical condition are being moved to Chennai for specialised treatment following the blaze in Panruti taluk.
At least seven people sustained injuries after a fire broke out at a firecracker shop in the Panruti taluk of Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district on Saturday evening, according to ANI.
District administration officials stated that teams from the Fire and Rescue Services department, local police, and revenue officials arrived at the scene to manage the situation.
All seven injured individuals were taken to the Panruti Government Hospital for preliminary treatment and first aid.
Cuddalore District Collector Cibi Aditya Senthilkumar told ANI that two of the injured people are in critical condition with burn injuries covering more than 80 per cent of their bodies.
The District Collector said these two individuals will be referred to the Kilpauk Burns Unit in Chennai for specialised care.
Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the blaze and explosion.