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Three killed in cracker factory fire

Rohtak: Three workers were killed and 11 injured when a devastating fire broke out in a cracker factory hereon Saturday, triggering explosions.

Twenty fire-tenders were pressed into service to control the blaze at Raj Luxmi Fire Works Factory, officials said.

Three persons, identified as Choote Lal, Raja and Arjun, perished in the fire while the 11 injured have been admitted to the local PGIMS hospital.

Deputy Commissioner R. S. Doon has announced a compensation of Rs. one lakh each to the families of the deceased and said the injured would be provided treatment free of cost.

The police have started investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire, Mr. Doon told reporters. PTI

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