Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 26 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakhs to the family members of the deceased in the Virudhunagar fire incident. 

Two people died after an explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing factory in Sivakasi City in Virudhunagar district, police officials said on Tuesday.

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"I was deeply saddened to learn that two people were killed in this accident," said CM Stalin. 

According to the police, two people were found dead after an explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing factory in the Sivakasi City of Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district.

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However, an investigation is underway in this regard. 

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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