Virudhunagar, Feb. 19 -- A person suffered severe burn injuries after an explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing factory near Sivakasi area in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on Wednesday.

The injured, identified as Balpandi (31) sustained 20 per cent burn injuries and was admitted to the hospital for treatment, said officials from the fire and rescue department.

The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Further details on the matter are awaited. (ANI)

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