Pune: A major fire broke out at a chemical solvent manufacturing unit in Maharashtra's Pune district in the wee hours of Thursday, a fire brigade official said.
No casualty was reported as the plant, located in Kurkumbh industrial area on Pune-Solapur Road, was closed at the time of the incident, he said.
Fire breaks out at chemical unit in Pune
"The fire erupted around at 1.30 am. Drums containing mixed solvent were kept at the plant and after the blaze they started exploding," the official added.
Water tankers were rushed to the spot and the blaze was doused after a few hours.
No one was injured in the incident and cooling operation is currently underway.
(with inputs from agencies)
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