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Thane/Maharashtra: In an unfortunate events, one worker killed and five others sustained injuries in a series of explosions that broke out at a chemical factory in the Thane district of Maharashtra. The injured individuals have been rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment, with the severity of their injuries yet to be disclosed.
The impact of fire is so intense that it rapidly spread throughout the company, causing multiple explosions. The intensity of the fire was such that it even caused parts of the reactor to be thrown outside the company premises, causing vehicles parked nearby to catch fire.
The blasts also triggered a fire, prompting the fire department to deploy fire tenders and rescue teams to control the ensuing blaze and prevent any further escalation. Firefighters arrived at the scene promptly and began their efforts to control the blaze.
The factory is located in the Kharvai MIDC area.
According to Bhagwat Sonawane, chief fire officer at the Kulgaon-Badlapur Fire Services, tempos and vehicles parked outside also caught fire as some chemicals filled in drums exploded and spilt.
The explosions were so loud that they could be heard from a distance of one kilometre. The dead worker is yet to be recognized.
According to the sources, the reactor caught fire and some of its parts fell around half kilometres in the surrounding area of the company. Authorities are currently working to ascertain the cause of the fire and evaluate the extent of damage to the facility.
