Thousands of people had gathered at the temple near the coastal town of Paravur to watch the fireworks, part of a yearly religious celebration. Officials said some of the fireworks fell on a building where a large number of fireworks were being stored, causing explosions and a fire that spread quickly. Many more people were injured as they ran from the fire.
成千上万人聚集在这座位于沿海城市Paravur附近的寺庙观看作为年度宗教庆祝活动一部分的烟花表演。有关官员表示,一些烟花落到了储存了大量烟花的建筑物上引发爆炸,火灾迅速蔓延开来。更多人在逃离火灾时受伤。
A government official said the temple had not been given permission to hold the fireworks display.
一位政府官员表示,该寺庙并未获准举行烟花表演。
Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought a special team of doctors to the area to help those who were injured.
印度总理莫迪带领一个医疗特别小组抵达该地区帮助受伤群众。
In a tweet, Modi called the fire "heart-rending and shocking beyond words." He added, "My thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured."
莫迪在推特上称这次火灾“让人悲痛并无以言表”。他补充说,“我与遇难者家属同悲,也为伤员们祈祷。”