Four killed in fire at firecracker godown near Namakkal

Four people were killed in a fire that broke out at a firecracker godown near Pandamangalam in Paramathi-Velur in Namakkal district on Thursday evening.
The godown, owned by Raja, was being used for the manufacture of country-made crackers.
More than five workers were engaged in the work, according to the information available.
The fire suddenly broke out at the godown, following which firecrackers exploded in succession with loud blasts.
The godown and the adjoining room where the crackers were stored collapsed
completely.
Fire and Rescue Services personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control.
Rescue personnel also searched the debris for workers trapped inside the collapsed structure.
Godown owner Raja and his wife Sandhya died at the scene.
Two workers who were undergoing treatment at a hospital later died despite efforts to save them, taking the death toll to four.
Paramathi-Velur police have registered a case and are conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.