Pune: A massive fire broke out in a chemical plant in Pune of Maharashtra on Monday in which as many as 12 people have lost their lives on the spot.
According to reports, 15 people have gone missing as of now in the fire incident at the plant in Ghotawade Phata of Pune.
Out of 37 on-duty employees, 20 have been rescued, informed fire department of PMRDA (Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority).
As many as eight fire tenders have arrived at the spot and brought the blaze under control. The search for the missing people is underway, added fire department.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Update:
The fire broke out during plastic packing, smoke was so much that female workers could not find an escape. We have recovered 17 bodies – 15 women and 2 men. Cooling and search operation is underway, said Chief Fire Officer of PMRDA Devendra Potphode.
The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs each from the PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives in the fire at the industrial unit in Pune whereas Rs 50,000 would be provided to those injured.
Ms Kalinga