India. Horrific Diwali accident: Stored firecrackers accidentally ignited and exploded.
Usha Devi (68), a councilwoman from District 23 in the Khudala-Palana municipality, died along with her husband, Prakash (70). Prakash's elder brother Gautam Poonamia (73) suffered severe burn injuries while trying to rescue them and was referred to Jodhpur for treatment. A spark from firecrackers exploding on the road reportedly fell on firecrackers displayed outside the family store, starting the fire, police said.
It happens every year. Well considering the population as well as the safety regulations, it has to happen.