Karnataka: Fire in Haveri firecracker warehouse claims three lives

Three people have died in a fire at a firecracker warehouse in Karnataka's Haveri district.

Published on: Aug 30, 2023, 10:09:53 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a tragic event, as many as three people lost their lives in Karnataka after a fire broke out at a firecracker warehouse in Haveri district on Tuesday. Police officials said the three deceased were completely charred to death inside the warehouse, news agencies reported.

Firefighters douse a fire that broke out at a firecracker shop, in Aladakatti village of Haveri on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)

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The incident occurred in Aladakatti village on Haveri-Hanagal main road in the district. The identities of the deceased are yet to be revealed, however, police officials stated that they were all natives of Haveri. The firecrackers were meant to be sold during the ongoing festive season, especially on the upcoming occasions of Ganesha Chathurthi, Dasara and mainly, Deepavali.

It is not clear what started the fire. A 32-year-old man who was in the warehouse along with the three deceased managed to escape the fire after jumping off the third floor. He sustained serious injuries from the fall, which knocked him unconscious. He is a native of Harihara in Davanagere district and is currently being treated at a hospital, reports added.

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News agency ANI quoted the superintendent of police from Haveri, Dr Shivakumar as saying, “Three bodies have been found at the site of the fire incident.”

Rescue personnel reached the incident site shortly after receiving information and put out the fire. More details are awaited as further investigation is ongoing.

(With inputs from PTI and ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More