<p> Five women were charred to death on Friday after an explosion ripped through a fireworks' manufacturing unit at Murganeri village in Perayur taluk of Madurai district.</p>.<p>The unit was involved in producing crackers to meet the Deepavali deadline when the explosion took place in the afternoon.</p>.<p>The deceased were identified as Ayyammal, Suruliammal, Veluthai, Lakshmi, and Kaliswari.</p>.<p>Officials said investigations have been launched to ascertain the cause of the explosion.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami deputed Revenue Minister R B Udhayakumar and Madurai District Collector T G Vinay to visit the spot and ensure that the injured receive proper treatment.</p>.<p>While announcing a solatium of Rs 2 lakh each to the family of the deceased, Palaniswami also asked the manufacturers to ensure the safety of labourers while manufacturing crackers. He also directed officials to ensure the well-being of labourers.</p>.<p>Fireworks factories work overtime from September till Deepavali to meet the demand.</p>.<p>Mishaps at fireworks units near Madurai and in and around Sivakasi, the fireworks manufacturing hub of the country, are common due to the poor safety measures at these units.</p>.<p>Sivakasi accounts for 90% of fireworks that are available in the Indian market.</p>
<p> Five women were charred to death on Friday after an explosion ripped through a fireworks' manufacturing unit at Murganeri village in Perayur taluk of Madurai district.</p>.<p>The unit was involved in producing crackers to meet the Deepavali deadline when the explosion took place in the afternoon.</p>.<p>The deceased were identified as Ayyammal, Suruliammal, Veluthai, Lakshmi, and Kaliswari.</p>.<p>Officials said investigations have been launched to ascertain the cause of the explosion.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami deputed Revenue Minister R B Udhayakumar and Madurai District Collector T G Vinay to visit the spot and ensure that the injured receive proper treatment.</p>.<p>While announcing a solatium of Rs 2 lakh each to the family of the deceased, Palaniswami also asked the manufacturers to ensure the safety of labourers while manufacturing crackers. He also directed officials to ensure the well-being of labourers.</p>.<p>Fireworks factories work overtime from September till Deepavali to meet the demand.</p>.<p>Mishaps at fireworks units near Madurai and in and around Sivakasi, the fireworks manufacturing hub of the country, are common due to the poor safety measures at these units.</p>.<p>Sivakasi accounts for 90% of fireworks that are available in the Indian market.</p>
