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Crime
14 dead in Karnataka godown fire, cracker shop owner taken into custody
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🗓 18 Oct 2026, 02:17 AM
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A fire at a warehouse in Karnataka killed 14 people, and the owner of a nearby cracker shop has been detained.
A blaze erupted in a godown in Karnataka, engulfing the storage facility and causing widespread damage.
The inferno claimed the lives of 14 individuals, according to local authorities, who are still identifying the victims.
Police detained the proprietor of a nearby firecracker shop in connection with the incident, placing him under custody for further questioning.
Investigators said they are examining the cause of the fire and the shop owner's possible involvement, while the site remains under police control.
The inferno claimed the lives of 14 individuals, according to local authorities, who are still identifying the victims.
Police detained the proprietor of a nearby firecracker shop in connection with the incident, placing him under custody for further questioning.
Investigators said they are examining the cause of the fire and the shop owner's possible involvement, while the site remains under police control.