Mumbai, Oct. 6 -- Two people were killed and around 12 others injured after a massive fire broke out at a stock of firecrackers in a residential area of Hingoli in Maharashtra late on Monday night.
The blaze spread rapidly after the firecrackers caught fire, engulfing four houses, including the residence of a person identified as Bastwar, and causing extensive damage in the surrounding area.
Three Municipal Council employees were also injured while attempting to control the fire. The injured were provided medical treatment, while two people in serious condition were shifted to Nanded for further treatment.
A large quantity of firecrackers and explosive material is suspected to have been stored in the residential locality, raising concern...