Fire breaks out at Tirumala Laddu distribution counter days after Tirupati stampede tragedy (WATCH)

A massive fire broke out at the laddu distribution counter at the Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati on Monday afternoon. The temple administration responded promptly, initiating firefighting efforts to contain the blaze.

The incident occurred during the ongoing 10-day Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam, which has attracts hundreds of devotees daily from across the country.

The temple is already on heightened alert following a stampede on January 8, that left six people dead and nearly 40 injured. The stampede occurred near Bairagi Patteda, close to MGM School in Tirupati, as devotees rushed to secure tickets for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam.