A huge blaze broke out at a firecracker store in the Indian state of Karnataka on Saturday (Oct 7), claiming the lives of at least 12 people.

The incident took place at a firecracker store near Anekal in the Bengaluru&nbsp;city district.

According to the fire department officials, several fire tenders were rushed to douse the blaze as soon as the authorities were informed.

The cause of the fire incident is yet to be ascertained.

"A fire broke out in a firecracker shop suddenly this afternoon. The shop was built right next to the highway. The firework shop was on fire in no time. The warehouse which was next to the firecracker shop also caught fire. The situation is under control," police said.

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<h2>Karnataka CM expresses grief</h2>

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah expressed grief and said that he would visit the site where the incident took place on Sunday (Oct 7).

Karnataka CM took to social media platform X and wrote, "I was deeply saddened to hear the news that 12 people died in the fire accident that broke out in a firecracker store near Anekal, Bengaluru city district. I am going to visit the accident site tomorrow and inspect it. My condolences to the family of the deceased workers."

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A huge blaze broke out at a firecracker store in the Indian state of Karnataka on Saturday (Oct 7), claiming the lives of at least 12 people. The incident took place at a firecracker store near Anekal in the Bengaluru city district.

A huge blaze broke out at a firecracker store in the Indian state of Karnataka on Saturday (Oct 7), claiming the lives of at least 12 people. The incident took place at a firecracker store near Anekal in the Bengaluru city district. According to the fire department officials, several fire tenders were rushed to douse the blaze as soon as the authorities were informed. The cause of the fire incident is yet to be ascertained. "A fire broke out in a firecracker shop suddenly this afternoon. The shop was built right next to the highway. The firework shop was on fire in no time. The warehouse which was next to the firecracker shop also caught fire. The situation is under control," police said. I was deeply saddened to hear the news that 12 people died in the fire that broke out in a firecracker store near Anekal in the Bangalore city district. I am going to visit the accident site tomorrow and inspect it. My condolences to the family of the deceased workers: Karnataka… https://t.co/r3NYJZPZIn — ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2023 × Also read: Indian Embassy in Israel issues advisory for citizens after Hamas launches surprise attack Karnataka CM expresses grief Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah expressed grief and said that he would visit the site where the incident took place on Sunday (Oct 7). Karnataka CM took to social media platform X and wrote, "I was deeply saddened to hear the news that 12 people died in the fire accident that broke out in a firecracker store near Anekal, Bengaluru city district. I am going to visit the accident site tomorrow and inspect it. My condolences to the family of the deceased workers." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Karnataka: Huge fire erupts at firecracker store in Bengaluru, claims lives of 12

A major fire broke out at one of Tibet&#39;s holiest Buddhist temples, Jokhang Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the capital Lhasa with a history of more than 1,300 years.

There were no reports of any casualties, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, without specifying the damage caused by the fire to the temple.

The fire started at 6.40 pm yesterday but was soon brought under control, it said.

Firefighters doused the fire and the relics are intact, state-run China Daily reported, without providing details.

The Jokhang temple, also known as the Qoikang Monastery, is regarded by the Tibetans as the most sacred and important temple in Tibet.

The fire at over 1,300 years Jokhang temple raised fears over its future as investigators tried to determine the cause of the blaze, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post said.

Internet users posted pictures and videos of the fire on social media, showing flames shooting high into the sky above old Lhasa.

The extent of the fire damage to the site, considered the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism, was not known, the Post said.

The oldest part of the temple was built more than 1,300 years ago and the whole structure was added to UNESCO&rsquo;s World Heritage list in 2000 as part of the Potala Palace, the official home of successive Dalai Lamas.

The Jokhang Temple houses many cultural treasures, including a life-sized statue of Buddha when he was 12 years old.

The temple attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists from home and abroad.

A major fire broke out at one of Tibet's holiest Buddhist temples, Jokhang Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the capital Lhasa with a history of more than 1,300 years. There were no reports of any casualties, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, without specifying the damage caused by the fire to the temple. The fire started at 6.40 pm yesterday but was soon brought under control, it said. Firefighters doused the fire and the relics are intact, state-run China Daily reported, without providing details. The Jokhang temple, also known as the Qoikang Monastery, is regarded by the Tibetans as the most sacred and important temple in Tibet. The fire at over 1,300 years Jokhang temple raised fears over its future as investigators tried to determine the cause of the blaze, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post said. Internet users posted pictures and videos of the fire on social media, showing flames shooting high into the sky above old Lhasa. The extent of the fire damage to the site, considered the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism, was not known, the Post said. The oldest part of the temple was built more than 1,300 years ago and the whole structure was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list in 2000 as part of the Potala Palace, the official home of successive Dalai Lamas. The Jokhang Temple houses many cultural treasures, including a life-sized statue of Buddha when he was 12 years old. The temple attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists from home and abroad.

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