Fire accident in play area, 33 dead, 9 children

A tragic fire at a playground in Rajkot, Gujarat, has left 33 people dead, including nine children. The fire broke out during welding work and engulfed the makeshift structure, which had not taken adequate safety precautions. The owner and the manager of the playground have been arrested. The state government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident. Immediate rescue operations are underway, various political leaders are demanding accountability and condolences are being expressed to the families of the victims.