NEW DELHI: A blaze erupted in a fireworks warehouse in southern India on Friday, killing at least 30 people and injuring 10 others ahead of Deepavali.
The victims in Friday's night's explosion were mainly traders buying fireworks in bulk as millions of Hindus prepared to celebrate Deepavali, the festival of lights, the Press Trust of India news agency reported.
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