On 28 October 2024, a fireworks accident occurred at the Theru Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple in Nileshwaram in Kasaragod district of the Indian state of Kerala.

On 28 October 2024, a Theyyam ritual performance was held during the Kaliyattam festival at the Theru Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple in Nileshwaram in Kasaragod district of the Indian state of Kerala.

[1] At about half an hour past midnight IST, a fire ignited in a nearby building where firecrackers were stored.

[2] The Kerala Police were involved in the rescue activities along with the Theyyam performers and general public.

[12][13] The Government of Kerala announced the formation of a special investigative team to probe the accident.