A fire broke out at a football stadium in Malappuram, Kerala, during a match at the Erikkod Football Stadium. Fireworks were being used as part of the event when they spread uncontrollably, injuring 30 people. The stadium was preparing to host the Sevens Football Tournament, and the fireworks were part of the celebrations. Some spectators sitting near the field also got minor injuries. All injured people were immediately taken to nearby hospitals. The incident happened during the final match between United FC Nellikkuth and KMG Mavoor.
According to reports, there was no major damage due to the fire. Most injuries were minor, and the spectators were given medical attention quickly. This incident is being taken seriously, especially since Kerala recently witnessed another unfortunate event where a tiger attacked a woman near the forests. Authorities are now taking stricter safety measures to ensure public security in such events.
On Monday, around 10 hectares of grassland were burned in an internal forest area. Officials from the Forest and Fire Departments worked for several hours to bring the blaze under control. However, on Tuesday, flames erupted again in the same region, raising concerns about the cause of the fire. A wildfire has broken out again in the Kambamala forests of Wayanad, Kerala. This comes just a day after a previous fire destroyed a portion of the grasslands in the hilly region near Mananthavady. Forest officials suspect that the fire was not a natural occurrence.
Authorities are investigating the incident, and efforts are being made to prevent further damage. so the people can feel safe around the area. The wildfire has highlighted the need for stricter monitoring and fire prevention measures in the region. As, fire incidents are happening frequently in these areas.
The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of North Wayanad Martin Lowell, has raised doubts about the recent wildfire in Kambamala. In a video, he stated the fire did not appear to be a natural occurrence. According to him, someone might have intentionally set the fire, as it broke out in grasslands deep inside the forest—an area where such fires do not usually start on their own. He further noted that the fire incidents happened around the same time when the region was facing issues with a tiger. This has led to suspicions that the fire may have been deliberately started. as these incidents are happening frequently now the authorities are taking the strict actions towards it. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the fire and are taking necessary measures to prevent further incidents. The forest department is also urging the public to report any suspicious activities that could lead to such disasters.
