6 Dead, 40 Injured in Massive Fire at Dombivli Chemical Factory

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:20pm on 23 May 2024,Thursday India

A boiler explosion at Amber Chemical Company in Dombivli, Maharashtra, sparked a massive fire, killing six and injuring 40 on Thursday. The incident, occurring at 1:40 PM, triggered explosions in chemical drums, shattering nearby windows and damaging homes. The blaze spread to three neighboring factories, sending thick smoke and flames into the sky. Eight fire engines responded to the scene. The injured were transported to a local hospital. Eyewitnesses reported the explosion could be heard a kilometer away. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion and the extent of the damage.

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