Jharkhand: 5 charred to death in fire in Garhwa

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Ranchi: Tragedy struck in Jharkhand's Garhwa disctrict as five persons, including three children, have been died after a major fire erupted at a firecracker shop, officials said. 

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The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Further deatails are awaited. 

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Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.  The tragic incident occurred at Godarmana Bazar in the Ranka police station area.