36 trekkers, an all-women team of IT professionals from Chennai, Coimbatore and Erode had gone on an expedition to Kolukkumalai on Saturday (10 March) to mark Women's Day.
Kamal Haasan offers his condolences to families of 9 female trekkers killed in forest fire
Chennai - 12 Mar 2018 14:55 IST
Manigandan KR
Actor Kamal Haasan has expressed his condolences to the families of nine trekkers killed in a major forest fire in Tamil Nadu. The fire broke out in the Kurangani region six days ago.
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The actor took to twitter to write about the incident, "Kurangani forest fire and its victims is heart rending. Those with burn injuries should heal fast. I wish them all the best for recovery and rehabilitation. To those bereived families my deepest sympathy."
Kurangani forest fire and its victims is heart rending. Those with burn injuries should heal fast. I wish them all the best for recovery and rehabilitation. To those bereived families my deepest sympathy.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) March 12, 2018
36 trekkers, an all-women team of IT professionals from Chennai, Coimbatore and Erode had gone on an expedition to Kolukkumalai on Saturday (10 March) to mark Women's Day. Kolukkumalai close to the Kurangini area in Theni district.
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While 27 people were rescued, nine have died, as reported by the state administration. Of the 27 rescued, 10 have not sustained any injuries.
