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malaise

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Sun Apr 10, 2016, 08:28 AM Apr 2016

Kerala Fire LIVE: Over 100 killed in Kollam tragedy

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/kerala-kollam-temple-fire-live-updates/

A huge fire broke out at Puttingal temple at Paravaur (Kollam District), Kerala early Sunday morning leaving at least 107 people dead and over a hundred injured, local media said quoting police officials. The fire took place at around 3.30 am this morning.

According to reports, the fire could have been caused due to a blast in the firework stockpile, readied for the temple celebrations. The police had earlier warned temple authorities to restrict usage of fireworks.

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Manslaughter???

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