Three more succumb to burns in cracker unit fire

Sivakasi, Feb 23 (UNI) The death toll in yesterday's fire mishap at a cracker manufacturing unit has risen to ten, with three more people succumbing to their burns at the Government hospital here today.

Police said nine more people, who suffered burns, were admitted to the hospital. Their condition was also said to be critical.

It might be recalled that seven people were killed and 12 others serioulsy injured in the fire.

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