Three killed in fireworks factory blaze in Tamil Nadu

Three workers were killed on Monday after a fire broke out at a fireworks factory at Naranapuram in the district, police said.

Three workers were killed on Monday after a fire broke out at a fireworks factory at Naranapuram in the district, police said.

Three workers were killed on Monday after a fire broke out at a fireworks factory at Naranapuram in the district, police said. (HT Photo)

Three others trapped in the factory were rescued by fire and rescue services personnel, who are trying to bring the blaze under control. Police said the fire spread quickly owing to extreme heat conditions and the cause of the fire is being ascertained.

The injured have been admitted to the Sivakasi government hospital.