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18 dead, several injured in chemical factory explosion in Pune

Pune Flash - A fire broke out in a chemical company at Pirangut in the district around noon today. It is possible that some workers were trapped in the company. Three vehicles of the fire brigade have been dispatched to the spot.

Seven dead, several injured in chemical factory explosion in Pune
Seven dead, several injured in chemical factory explosion in Pune
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Published : Jun 7, 2021, 6:57 PM IST

Updated : Jun 7, 2021, 9:48 PM IST

20:58 June 07

Devendra Potphode, Chief Fire Officer, PMRDA Pune, briefing about the incident

15 women, 2 men killed in fire incident: Chief Fire Officer

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: Devendra Potphode, Chief Fire Officer, PMRDA Pune.

20:58 June 07

  • The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to a fire at an industrial unit in Pune, Maharashtra. Rs. 50,000 would be provided to those injured.

    — PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

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 due to fire at an industrial unit in Pune, Maharashtra. Rs. 50,000 would be provided to those injured: Prime Minister's Office

19:42 June 07

17 dead, several injured in chemical factory explosion in Pune

18:51 June 07

A fire broke out in a chemical company in Pirangut

Several dead in fire at chemical plant in Pune district

Pune: At least 18 workers, mostly women, were killed and five others missing after a major fire broke out at a chemical firm in an industrial area in Pune district on Monday afternoon, fire department officials said.

According to the officials, the fire broke out at SVS Aqua Technologies, which manufactures chlorine dioxide and is located in the Pirangut MIDC area of Mulshi tehsil on the outskirts of Pune city. "According to company officials, 17 workers were missing when the blaze started at around 4 pm.

"So far, we have recovered 17 charred bodies, in which 15 of women, and two were men from the spot and a search for others is on," said Devendra Potphode, Chief Fire Officer, PMRDA (Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority), Fire Services. He said six to seven fire tenders were rushed to the chemical unit, where flames were doused but the search is underway for the missing workers.

Read: Fire breaks out in Mumbai's Oshiwara

Asked about the possible cause of the blaze, Potphode said as per the company officials, the fire started during packing of plastic materials in the premises. "Due to some spark at the (packaging) section, the fire broke out and as there was plastic around, it spread
rapidly," said Potphode.

Dr Abhinav Deshmukh, Superintendent of Police, Pune district, said the plant is engaged in producing chlorine dioxide for water purification. Chlorine dioxide is a chemical compound that has a variety of antimicrobial uses, including the disinfection of drinking water. 

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20:58 June 07

Devendra Potphode, Chief Fire Officer, PMRDA Pune, briefing about the incident

15 women, 2 men killed in fire incident: Chief Fire Officer

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: Devendra Potphode, Chief Fire Officer, PMRDA Pune.

20:58 June 07

  • The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to a fire at an industrial unit in Pune, Maharashtra. Rs. 50,000 would be provided to those injured.

    — PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

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 due to fire at an industrial unit in Pune, Maharashtra. Rs. 50,000 would be provided to those injured: Prime Minister's Office

19:42 June 07

17 dead, several injured in chemical factory explosion in Pune

18:51 June 07

A fire broke out in a chemical company in Pirangut

Several dead in fire at chemical plant in Pune district

Pune: At least 18 workers, mostly women, were killed and five others missing after a major fire broke out at a chemical firm in an industrial area in Pune district on Monday afternoon, fire department officials said.

According to the officials, the fire broke out at SVS Aqua Technologies, which manufactures chlorine dioxide and is located in the Pirangut MIDC area of Mulshi tehsil on the outskirts of Pune city. "According to company officials, 17 workers were missing when the blaze started at around 4 pm.

"So far, we have recovered 17 charred bodies, in which 15 of women, and two were men from the spot and a search for others is on," said Devendra Potphode, Chief Fire Officer, PMRDA (Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority), Fire Services. He said six to seven fire tenders were rushed to the chemical unit, where flames were doused but the search is underway for the missing workers.

Read: Fire breaks out in Mumbai's Oshiwara

Asked about the possible cause of the blaze, Potphode said as per the company officials, the fire started during packing of plastic materials in the premises. "Due to some spark at the (packaging) section, the fire broke out and as there was plastic around, it spread
rapidly," said Potphode.

Dr Abhinav Deshmukh, Superintendent of Police, Pune district, said the plant is engaged in producing chlorine dioxide for water purification. Chlorine dioxide is a chemical compound that has a variety of antimicrobial uses, including the disinfection of drinking water. 

Also Read: Karnataka: Three people killed in car accident

Last Updated : Jun 7, 2021, 9:48 PM IST
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