15 people killed in fire at kerosene distribution centre in MP
April 21, 2017  20:37
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At least 15 people were killed and several injured after a major fire broke out at a kerosene distribution centre at Harrai village in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday evening.

According to reports, the fire has been controlled.   

Initial reports suggest the kerosene, which was stored at the PDS shop for public distribution, caught fire and it suddenly spread to all directions.

The charred bodies of several victims have been recovered.

Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of those killed and Rs 50,000 to those who are seriously injured.
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