Maharashtra: 4 dead, 48 charred in a boiler explosion at a chemical factory in Thane.

4 people died in a fire in a chemical factory in Thane district of Maharashtra. 48 others suffered burns. The explosion took place in the boiler of 'Amber Chemical Company' located in Zone-II of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) Dombivali, the official said. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has suspended 8 people in connection with the Dombivali blast incident, is saddened by the boiler explosion at Amuthan Chemical Company in Dombivali MITC. 8 people have been suspended. Arrangements have been made to treat the injured and more ambulances have been kept ready. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that NDRF, SDRF and TDRF are working to bring the fire under control. Efforts are being made to prevent the fire from spreading further. Maharashtra TCM Devendra Fadnavis tweeted about the Dombivli fire incident. "A boiler explosion incident at Amuthan Chemical Company in Dombivli MITC has caused tragedy. 8 people have been suspended. Arrangements have been made to treat the injured, and ambulances have been deployed… pic.twitter.com/ixCSiFBaTF- ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2024 Efforts to douse the fire have intensified, Chief Fire Officer Namdev Chaudhary said at 1:20 pm. There was an explosion. So far 4 bodies have been recovered, 2 of which are women and 2 are men. Firefighting efforts are ongoing and the fire is under control. An eyewitness said the blast was heard up to a kilometer away. He said windows of nearby buildings were cracked due to the blast. Firefighters and police have reached the spot and are trying to control the fire, the official said. Also Read: Pune Accident: Accused Drives Drunk After Spending Rs 48000 Before Accident! Demands for stiffer punishment also Read: Pune Porsche accident: Minor accused's bail revoked, Juvenile Justice Board sends him to reform home till June 5 Also Read: Swati Maliwal tearfully narrates beating story, Kejriwal's house Bipau said. Blast: 4 dead, 48 injured in boiler explosion at Thane chemical factory appeared first on Prabhat Khabar.