17 killed in major fire at Maharashtra ammunition depot

Mangalore Today News Network

Maharashtra, May 31, 2016: Seventeen people have been killed in a major fire at an ammunition depot in Pulgaon, Maharashtra.

The victims include two officers and 15 Defence Security Corps jawans, reported PTI, quoting defence sources. Nineteen people are also injured in the incident.

The fire broke out at last night at the Central Ammunition Depot at Pulgaon.

Details awaited.