The fire tragedy in the Kollam district is certainly a shock to the people of Kerala. But the state seems to be living amidst such accidents. Since 1952, many such incidents have occurred across the state. Here are a few fire tragedies that has occurred in Kerala temples.

- on 14th January 1952, 68 pilgrims were burnt to death in Sabarimala when the firework sheds have caught fire. Since them, the display of fireworks was prohibited at the temple premises.

- Duryodhana temple in Kollam, only temple dedicated to Duryodhana in south India too has been a victim of fire tragedy. In 1990 at least 26 people were charred to death as the fireworks created a havoc.

- Tragedy doesn’t strike a particular religion. The Kandashamkadavu church (Thrissur) festival in 1984 has resulted in a cracker blast, claiming at least 20 lives.

These are just a few incidents that remind us of the flaring past. Even in January this year, Kerala has witnessed a fire cracker accident at `Maradu Kottaram Bhagavathy Temple` which has left a person dead. But no one seems to care to be cautious!