visuals show Flames and smoke rising out From building
Nashik:
two people They were killed and 14 others were wounded in a fire who broke out after the explosion in Boiler in a chemical company in Nashik district in Maharashtra state on Sunday, officials said.
the fire smash out at the plant in the village of Mondegone at 11 a.m. after a huge boiler explosion, officials said. Mundhegaon is located about 30 km from Nashik and 130 km from Mumbai.
Fire trucks, police and disaster response force teams I rushed to the place.
caused an explosion fire. A woman died in the incident. fourteen people They were injured and taken to hospitals. Case of four of wounded people Revenue Commissioner Radhakrishna Game told reporters.
huge fire Incident in an industry located in Igatpuri # Maharashtra. Fast and timely response by #SouthernCommand A search and rescue helicopter requested by the Civil Administration to evacuate the wounded.#SouthernCommandYodha#HarKaamDeshKeNaampicture.twitter.com/0vHqRgTfZD
Indian Army Southern Command (IaSouthern) January 1, 2023
Usually 20 to 25 people work in the plant. But, as it was first day of In the new year, the number is even lower on Sunday. Huge grass also grew in Buildings are flammable material Lies everywhere, we have first The goal is to control fire. exactly reason behind The fire has not yet been confirmed. It will take some time, sir added.
The explosion was so powerful that it could be heard in neighboring villages. the fire Smoke can be seen from a distance.
Chief Minister Iknath Shinde said 11 were injured people They were admitted to Al-Suwaish Hospital in Nashik.
“Since it was an automated factory, there weren’t many manpower at that time of bang. the government You will make all necessary efforts for Rescue operations will have no loopholes. Our officials, the neighborhood collector, the supervisor of The police are on the spot.”
Nashik Guardian Minister Dada Bhuse said Chief Minister Shinde may visit the site for evaluation of the situation.
(with PTI input)
