At Least 25 Killed in Fire During India Celebration
<i> Associated Press</i>
NEW DELHI —
An explosion in a fireworks shop during a national holiday celebration Sunday started a fire that killed at least 25 people and injured 100, news reports said.
The explosion in the eastern city of Jaria occurred as millions of Hindus across India celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights.
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