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Sivakasi fire unit mishap: 54 killed;
PM, Sonia express grief
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| Sivakasi Fire Accident |
SIVAKASI (TN): In one of the
worst fire tragedies in Tamil Nadu, 54 persons were charred to
death and 50 others injured today when a devastating blaze swept through a cracker factory complex at nearby
Mudhalipatti.
The factory and 48 sheds in the complex exploded in flames as the fire broke out when workers were mixing chemicals to make fancy fire crackers, trapping many in the inferno, police and fire brigade said. The dead bodies were accounted for by doctors at Sivakasi (25), Virudhunagar (15), Sattur (13) and Madurai (1).
Explosions could be heard across more than two square km in the sleepy village as thick plumes of smoke engulfed the area with bodies burnt beyond recognition and scores of injured lay all round presenting a sight of a battle zone.
Almost all those killed were workers, with some persons who rushed inside the Omshakthi factory complex to try and rescue those trapped inside also falling victim to the blaze, police said. All the victims suffered more than 80 per cent burns. The entire production had been stored in a godown against official advice, they said.
Fire fighters handicapped by lack of proper equipment, including masks, to tackle such major fires had to battle for four hours to douse the raging flames after struggling to enter the complex with thick smoke hampering their efforts.
Officials said all the victims who perished in the fire had suffered more than 80 per cent burns. The task was now to protect sheds where crackers had been stored in nearby areas, they said. An angry mob in the area tried to enter the factory premises but were prevented by the police who sealed the area. Senior minister O
Panneerselvam and four other colleagues have rushed to the spot to oversee relief operations. Officials attributed the delay in dousing fire to the lack of enough equipment for fire fighters, including mask.
The factory and 48 sheds in the complex exploded in flames as the fire broke out when workers were mixing chemicals to make fancy fire crackers, trapping many in the inferno, police and fire brigade said. The dead bodies were accounted for by doctors at Sivakasi (25), Virudhunagar (15), Sattur (13) and Madurai (1).
Explosions could be heard across more than two square km in the sleepy village as thick plumes of smoke engulfed the area with bodies burnt beyond recognition and scores of injured lay all round presenting a sight of a battle zone.
Almost all those killed were workers, with some persons who rushed inside the Omshakthi factory complex to try and rescue those trapped inside also falling victim to the blaze, police said. All the victims suffered more than 80 per cent burns. The entire production had been stored in a godown against official advice, they said.
Fire fighters handicapped by lack of proper equipment, including masks, to tackle such major fires had to battle for four hours to douse the raging flames after struggling to enter the complex with thick smoke hampering their efforts.
Officials said all the victims who perished in the fire had suffered more than 80 per cent burns. The task was now to protect sheds where crackers had been stored in nearby areas, they said. An angry mob in the area tried to enter the factory premises but were prevented by the police who sealed the area. Senior minister O
Panneerselvam and four other colleagues have rushed to the spot to oversee relief operations. Officials attributed the delay in dousing fire to the lack of enough equipment for fire fighters, including mask.
Five women were charred to death
and seven other workers suffered severe burn injuries when a major fire broke
out in a Sivakasi fireworks unit on Friday.
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| Sivakasi Latest News |
The fire spread from the chemical
mixing room of the private pyroworks factory at Kalayarkurichi in the afternoon
when the workers were handling inflammable chemical powders being used to manufacture
fancy fireworks ahead of Deepavali this year.
Fire service personnel quoting
eyewitnesses said the five workers, including one from Bihar, were mixing
chemical powders when the blaze was sparked by friction.
“Unaware of that the fire would
spread quickly, the workers stood along the wall in a corner of the room
instead of fleeing,” a fire and emergency services officer said.
“But the fire roared through the
room. They were charred to death. Most were burnt beyond recognition.” The
blaze spread so fast that seven workers eating lunch outside the room sustained
severe burns.
The injured were immediately
rushed to Sivakasi Government Hospital from where they were moved to Madurai
for further treatment. Three fire tenders were pressed into service to douse
the fire.
The officer said Angammal, 50, and
Shanmugathai, 48, of Pudukottai, Avudaithai, 53, and Veerammal, 50, of
Kadaneri, and Mamtha, 26, from Bihar died in the mishap.
The seven injured were identified
as Murugan, 45, Ushma, 20, Muniyandi, 45, Padmavathay, 50, Amma-ponnu, 40,
Pandi, 53, and Veerammal, 50.
All of them have been admitted to
Government Rajaji and Grace Kennet hospitals in Madurai. Their condition is
stated to be critical, with over 70 per cent burns, the police said.
“The operation took over six hours
as the chemicals were packed in plastic sacks, making it hard to stop the
combustion, but there was no explosion. The workers had allowed the chemical
powder to dry and this caused friction resulting in a major fire accident,” a
the officer said.
Revenue officials also rushed to
the spot and IT minister R.B. Udhayakumar, Virudhunagar collector M. Balaji and
S.P. Najmal Hoda visited the fireworks factory.
The M Pudupatti police has
registered a case and is investigating.
Sivakasi-Profile:-
King Harikesari Parakkiramma Pandian ,
the king of Tenkasi between 1428 and 1460, wanted to construct a temple for
Lord Siva at Tenkasi. He went to Benaras (Kasi) and worshipped the Lord and
brought a Sivalingam from there. While returning from Benaras to Tenkasi with
Sivalingam the King and his army were too tired and they decided to take rest
under the "Vilva" trees (now the Sivan Kovil). They spent a night
over there.
In the early morning the King got up
and made preparations for his journey. But the Cow which carried the Sivalingam
refused to move from that place. The Queen also attained her puberty. On the
account of various incidents , the King placed the Sivalingam where he rested
and built a small Temple at that place itself and performed Poojas.
Accordingly, the Sivalingam was
enshrined in the month of Vaikasi at Rohini Star and worshipped the Sivalingam.
Normally Temple will be dedicated for a town, but to a great dismay after the
advent of the temple this town was formed around this temple and hence the town
was named as Sivakasi.
In 1559, the King of Madurai
Thirumalai Naicker send his younger brother Muthu Veerappa Naicker to Sivakasi
as the Regirdhar (Governor) . He came to Sivakasi and realized the worth of
Lord Siva. He build the Sivan Kovil and all facilities and Sculptures. The
forest around the temple was made into a living place.
Till 1920 this town was in the status
of Union Panchayat in G.O.No:779 dated 14-6-1920 . Govt. has constituted the
Sivakasi Town Panchayat as a Municipality with effect from 1-10-1920 , and then
the Govt. appointed Revenue Divisional Officer Sri.T.S. Ramasamy, B.A.B.L., as
an Ex. Officio Chairman of the Council consisting of 12 members nominated by
Govt. This Nominated body was continued up to 1923-24.
From the year 1924-25 the council was
represented by the elected body of the people and Thiru P.S. Ramasamy Nadar was
the first elected Chairman of the Municipal Council of Sivakasi . At that time,
this town was divided into 12 wards and 16 counsilors. Later the Strength
was increased to 24 and revising the town into 22 electoral wards with 2
reserved seats one for Schedule Caste and the other for women. The strength of
the Council was further revised as 30 and the wards have been revised as 28.
The Municipality attained the status of 2nd graded Municipality from 28-9-1971
and as 1st grade from 1-10-1978 . The area of the Municipality at the time of
constitution was 227 acres.
Now Sivakasi is a Municipal town which
is situated in Virudhunagar district of Tamilnadu state is in South India .
Sivakasi is at +106.07 meter above sea level . This town is located at 9.28
North latitude and 77.48 East longitude . This town is about 6.89 sq. kilometers.
With the grace and mercy of Lord Siva
the city became popular for its renowned products like Matches, Fireworks and
Printing.
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