Jaipur, Feb 16 || A devastating fire at a chemical manufacturing unit in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, claimed the lives of seven workers on Monday morning, while two others were feared trapped inside the premises, officials said.
Authorities confirmed that approximately 25 workers were present at the time of the incident. The fire broke out at around 9.30 a.m. at plot number G-1-118 B in the Khuskheda Karauli Industrial Area.
According to initial reports, the blaze erupted suddenly inside a private industrial unit and spread rapidly, engulfing large sections of the factory within minutes.
The RIICO Fire Brigade received information from the police control room at approximately 9.22 a.m., prompting an immediate emergency response.
Fire tenders from the Khuskheda and Bhiwadi fire stations were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters battled the flames for nearly one and a half hours before bringing the fire under control.
Additional District Magistrate Sumita Mishra stated that the incident first came to light during routine police patrolling in the area. Rescue operations were launched immediately upon confirmation of the fire.