By a Staff Reporter: Panic has spread in Palakkad, Kerala due to a terrible explosion in the morning. A tense situation prevails in Palakkad. A sudden blast occurred in the furnace of a steel plant in Palakkad's Kanjikode industrial area. As a result, the fire spread. One death has been reported so far in the incident. Also 5 others were injured. The injured are under treatment. The fire brigade has already reached the spot. Efforts are underway to resolve the situation. It is known that the fire brigade has been able to bring the fire under control.