Three women died when firecrackers exploded at a godown in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred while they were working. Local authorities and forensic experts are investigating to determine the cause. Tamil Nadu CM announced a compensation for the victims' families, and a call for intensified safety audits was made.
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