A devastating fire ripped through an amusement park in India's Gujarat state on May 25, killing at least 35 people—12 of them children—in one of the country's deadliest recreational accidents this year. 🌍💔 Local authorities confirmed rescue teams battled flames fueled by electrical short circuits, with footage from CGTN Stringer showing collapsed metal structures and plumes of smoke lingering over the site.
Survivors described chaotic scenes as families scrambled to escape the rapidly spreading blaze. Initial reports suggest insufficient emergency exits may have worsened the tragedy. \"We heard screams, but the smoke made it impossible to see,\" one witness told responders.
While investigations continue, the incident has reignited debates about safety standards at public venues across India. Gujarat's chief minister announced compensation for victims' families and vowed stricter regulations. 💼👮♂️
As night fell, candles flickered at makeshift memorials nearby—a haunting reminder of lives lost in a place meant for joy. 🕯️🎡
