Pope offers condolences to Kollam inferno victims

Vatican City: Pope Francis has offered their condolences over the devastating inferno in Kerala's Kollam district which charred over 100 people.

“The Pope was saddened to learn of the tragic fire at the Puttingal temple complex in Paravur,” Catholic News Agency reported.

The tragedy occurred around 3.30 a.m. on Sunday when a spark from a firecracker landed on a building where a large quantity of crackers was stored, setting off explosions and a massive blaze.