In an official press release, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa announced compensations for those who died in the fire at Coimbatore and also for those who suffered injuries.
A fire raged through a commercial complex on Avinashi Road in Coimbatore on Thursday, killing four women Keerthana, Vijayalakshmi, Margaret Marie and Srilakshmi. Ms. Jayalalithaa has ordered a compensation of Rs. 1 lakh to each of the girl�s families. She also announced that those who were seriously injured would receive Rs. 25000 each and those with less serious injuries would receive Rs. 10000 each.