Following a big blast on Thursday, a factory in Thane’s Dombiwali, near Mumbai, caught fire, leaving several people fearfully trapped.
According to officials, the chemical facility situated in MIDC Phase 2 experienced a boiler explosion, which resulted in the fire. In the big explosion, approximately 39 people were hurt and six individuals were killed.
Three explosions were heard at the plant, according to witnesses. The deputy chief minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis reported that at least eight individuals had been saved.
“The incident of a boiler explosion at Amudan Chemical Company in Dombivli MIDC is tragic. Eight people involved in this incident have been rescued. Arrangements have been made to treat the injured and more ambulances have been kept ready. I have discussed this with the collector and they are reaching the spot within 10 minutes. Teams of NDRF, TDRF, and fire brigade have been called,” Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told the media.
The operation to douse the flames has begun, involving the deployment of approximately fifteen engines. The fire would take more than four hours to put out, according to officials.
The boom broke the windows of the surrounding houses. A car dealership is among the two more buildings where the fire has spread.
About 1:40 pm, a distress call was received. Preliminary reports state that the explosion caused damage to a number of cars and homes, and that at least seven individuals were hurt.
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Maharashtra: At least 4 killed, dozens injured as blast, fire hit Thane factory
