Bengaluru: A massive fire broke out at a Rekha chemical factory in Hosaguddadahalli of Bengaluru on Tuesday. Nine fire tenders are attempting to bring the blaze under control as the factory is located in a residential area near Mahadev School in Hosa Guddadahalli.
According to primary information, ten fire tenders are currently present at the spot in Babujinagar near Mahadev school, and all of them have been pressed into service to douse the fire. Four workers who were inside the factory have been rescued by the Fire Brigade, and no casualties have been reported. However, several vehicles parked nearby have been gutted in the blaze.
According to sources — Rekha factory manufactures sanitizer thinner, and paint removal chemicals. The residents reported that they were shocked to see thick black fumes. Most of the people near the factory had to flee.
Firefighters and police are attempting to bring the fire under control. Police have also asked people staying within 500 metres to vacate their houses. The massive fire is spreading 50-60 metres around the factory.
Sources say 1000 cans filled with chemicals were stored in the factory before the fire broke. Despite the best efforts of the fire-brigade cylinders are constantly exploding.
The owner of the factory is absconding and cops are searching for him.
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