Over 80 killed in temple fire in southern India

More than 80 people have been killed and 250 injured in a major fire caused by festive firework at the famous Puttingal temple in Paravur, Kollam of the southern Indian state Kerala early Sunday morning, said police.

The fire broke out at around 03:00 am local time when people were celebrating with fireworks and crackers which engulfed part of the temple premises, which were full of people.

The fire has been put under control by firemen and injured rushed to hospital.
    [Xinhua -globaltimes.cn]
10/4/16