Hingoli, 06 Oct (HS): A fire broke out in the godown

of a fire crackers in Maharashtra’s Hingoli city last night. Two people were killed and 12

persons were injured I the accident. The injured were taken to a local hospital

and then referred to Latur for advanced treatment.

Police Officer investigation into the case told the media

on Tuesday that the fire broke out in a fire cracker godown in Marwadi Lane in

Hingoli city. The fire spread immediately as the crackers started bursting.

Residents in the nearby house also rushed out of their homes.

A fire tender, which arrived to defuse the fire also

caught fire and a firefighter was injured in the incident. After preliminary

treatment he was also referred to Latur Hospital.

The fire was controlled on Tuesday. The cause of the

fire was not ascertained. Police are investigating further. Question about

storage of firecrackers in the busy market area is also being questioned.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar