Children among 27 killed in fire at amusement park

A major fire broke out Saturday at an amusement park in Gujarat state in western India, killing at least 27 people, including several children, police and media reports said.

The fire erupted at the park in Rajkot, Gujarat state. Police Commissioner Raju Bhargava said the blaze was under control, and a rescue operation was underway.

Police officer Vinayak Patel said that it was difficult to identify the bodies.

Police said they have detained the amusement park owner and manager for questioning as they launched an investigation into the cause.