The Chief Minister announced condolences and ₹4 lakh each from the CMPRF to the families of victims in the Sivakasi firecracker accident.

Press Release No : 538 Date: 13.08.2026 PRESS RELEASE Condolence and Financial Assistance to the Families of Victims who died in the Fire Accident at a Private Fireworks Factory in Vadapatti Village, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District Announcement by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru S. Joseph Vijay I was deeply saddened to learn about the tragic demise of Thiru Balamurugan (aged 41), S/o. Sarkaraiappan, a resident of the area, who succumbed to severe burn injuries while undergoing treatment at Sivakasi Government General Hospital, and Thiru Ahamed Ibrahim (aged 66), S/o. Kadar Mydeen, residing at Tirunelveli Pettai, who passed away on the way to Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital for further treatment, following an unexpected fire accident at a private fireworks factory today (13.08.2026) in Vadapatti village, Sivakasi taluk, Virudhunagar district. I convey my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families and relatives of those who lost their lives in this accident, and I have ordered financial assistance of Rs. 4,00,000/- (Rupees Four Lakhs only) each to the families of the deceased from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund. ************ Issued By: - DIPR, Secretariat, Chennai – 9