Fire and Sound: Kerala's Mundathikode Tragedy
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 15:38 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
A fire at a festival in Kerala's Mundathikode resulted in injuries and property damage. The Hindu reports that safe alternatives to conventional pyrotechnics are essential to prevent such incidents.
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