Thrissur fire tragedy: Death toll rises to 13; veteran firecracker maker quits trade after narrow escape

A Munthathikkode fireworks accident in Thrissur has claimed 13 lives, with several injured remaining hospitalized. Authorities have opened control rooms for information on missing persons or those involved in fireworks work at the site. A veteran fireworks maker, who narrowly escaped the explosion, has decided to retire from his 45-year-long profession after being persuaded by his children