Vijayawada fire: Andhra CM announces Rs 50-lakh ex-gratia to kin of 10 dead

The Chief Minister assured to provide necessary help and support to the families affected by the incident

The Andhra Pradesh government announced Rs 50 lakh ex-gratia each to the families of those who lost their lives in the fire at a hotel being used as a Covid-19 facility in Vijayawada on Sunday morning.

At least 10 people lost their lives in the incident, according to the Vijayawada Police.

According to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy also ordered an in-depth probe into the accident and directed authorities to take steps to ensure better medical services to the victims of the accident.