KOLLAM, KERALA, April 10, 2016 (rt.com): At least 62 people have died and more than 150 were injured after celebratory firecrackers reportedly caused a massive fire at a Hindu temple located in a coastal town near Kollam in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The fire broke out at Puttingal Temple in the town of Paravur early on Sunday, India Today said, reporting that the devastating blaze has completely destroyed the building. Police have confirmed the death toll to local media. While the cause of the fire is not yet clear, local TV channels blamed the accident on firecrackers used in temple celebrations, according to Indian Express.
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