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Fire Breaks Out In MIDC Chemical Plant In Palghar, Maharashtra
A major fire erupted in a chemical plant in the Tarapur region of Palghar, Maharashtra on June 28. An industrial sector called the Maharashtra Industrial Developmental Centre (MIDC) plant was the site of the tragedy. As a result of the fire, a succession of explosions were heard. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene. Measures are being taken to suppress the fire. More information is anticipated.
Tags: Chemical Factory, Fire, Mumbai, Maharashtra Industrial Developmental Centre, Fire fighters
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Hapur Factory Blast Death Toll Rises To 13, FIR Against Factory Owner, Director
The number of fatalities in the chemical factory explosion in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, increased to 13 on June 5. Two people have been charged with culpable homicide in connection with the case. The cause of the explosion will be determined after the Forensic Science Laboratory investigation is completed. As per the initial investigation, 33 people were present at the plant at the time of the occurrence.
Tags: Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, Chemical Factory, blast, Death toll
Courtesy: ANI
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Chemical Factory Explosion Kills 8, Injures 15: Hapur, Uttar Pradesh
After a boiler burst at a chemical industry in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district on June 4, killing at least eight individuals and injuring fifteen more. Multiple fire trucks were dispatched, and police are investigating the incident. People who were injured in the explosion have been brought to the hospital and are receiving treatment. "Action will be taken against those responsible," stated Hapur Inspector-General of Police (IG) Praveen Kumar… read-more
Tags: Chemical Factory, explosion, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, Police
Courtesy: ANI
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Fire Breaks Out At Chemical Factory In Navi Mumbai; 1 Dead, 1 Trapped Inside
A fire broke out at Polychem Private limited located at plot number 775 in TTC MIDC, Navi, Mumbai. Reportedly, at least four industrial units were gutted in the fire. MIDC and other stations received the fire call around 3:10 pm, and over 15 fire engines were entrusted to douse the fire. As per sources, a body of a 50-year-old man was found, and another person has been trapped inside alive.
Tags: Fire broke out, Chemical Factory, Navi, Mumbai, One body is found
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Massive Fire In Pharma Unit Kills 6, Leaves 18 Injured: Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh's Eluru district, a massive fire broke out at Akkireddygudem Porous Chemical Factory, killing six workers and leaving18 severely injured. As per sources, Eluru DC V Prasanna Venkatesh assured an investigation into the matter. CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also expressed grief and announced Rs 25 lakh to the deceased, Rs 5 lakh, and Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Chemical Factory, CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Ex-Gratia, KILLED
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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Fire Breaks Out At Chemical Factory In Gujarat's Bharuch; 6 Workers Dead
In a tragic incident, a blast that triggered fire in a chemical factory in Gujarat's Bharuch district, claimed the lives of six workers, on April 11. The incidents occurred at around 3 AM, in Dahej Industrial Area, which is situated about 235 km from Ahmedabad. According to Superintendent of Police Leena Patil, the six workers died working near a reactor, which blasted during solvent distillation process.
Tags: Chemical Factory, Dahej Industrial Area, Gujarat, Bharuch, blast
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
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Massive Fire Breaks Out At Chemical Factory In Kota: Rajasthan
In Rajasthan's Kota, a massive fire broke out at a chemical factory on December 24. About five fire tenders, police officials and others rushed to the spot to douse the fire and control the situation. Residents near the city mall area, where the factory was located, were evacuated as part of the rescue operation. Luckily, no casualties have been reported, and the reason behind the fire is uncertain.
Tags: Rajasthan, Kota, Fire Incident, Chemical Factory, Fire Tenders
Courtesy: ANI
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17 Killed In Karachi Chemical Factory Fire
A fire broke out at Karachi's Mehran Town chemical factory on the night of August 27 leaving at least 17 people dead. The bodies were taken to Jinnah hospital. Two firefighters were also injured during the rescue operation. "We have not received any word regarding any more people being trapped inside," Deputy Commissioner Korangi Samiullah Odho said. The cause of the fire is still known.
Tags: factory fire, Chemical Factory, Karachi, Fire fighters
Courtesy: Geo News
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Fire Leaves Two Severely Injured In Maharashtra's Pune
Two people sustained severe burn injuries after a fire broke out in a Chemical Storage Facility located in the outskirts of Pune on the night of August 7. The fire also left a few vehicles and bushes outside the facility gutted. The fire was extinguished by the Pune fire department, with assistance from the "PMRDA". The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Tags: Chemical Factory, Fire, injury, Pune
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Maharashtra: Chemical Gas Leak Causes Breathing Issues In Thane
Residents in Maharashtra's Thane district complained of breathing problems after a gas leak occurred at a chemical factory in Badlapur on June 3. Thane Municipal Corporation's official Santosh Kadam said, "A chemical reaction due to overheating of sulfuric acid and benzyl acid led to the accident." Following the incident, residents within 3 km of radius complained of breathlessness and burning sensation in eyes. However, no serious injuries… read-more
Tags: Badlapur, Thane, Gas Leak, Chemical Factory
Courtesy: Times Now
