Three killed, 8 hurt after massive fire at factory near Mumbai

September 28, 2022 17:51

A total of three people died and eight others were seriously injured in the fire due to a boiler explosion at a factory in the Vasai area of Palghar district in Maharashtra on Wednesday, informed the fire department.

The injured have been sent to the nearest hospital for treatment.

Fire brigade personnel reached the spot to douse the fire.

The boiler was exploded at Vasai Cos Power Engineering Limited Company.

The incident took place today at around 2:30 pm and the sound of the explosion was heard from 1 to 2 km.

This company is located in the Vasai area of Palghar district and 50 employees were working in the company when the boiler exploded. -- PTI

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