MHOW: A massive fire broke out in a beer
factory
in Sector 3 of
Pithampur industrial area
on Sunday.
The blaze erupted with a huge
explosion
when
workers
of the factory were welding inside the plant and sparks fell on the boiler.
Ghatabillod outpost police team reached the factory after getting information about the incident.
Fire fighters
also reached the spot. It took abut two hours for the fire fighters to douse the blazing flames.
Sub-inspector Pratik Sharma told
TOI that the welders were carrying out repair work of machines and accessories near the boiler plant of
Great Gallon Venture Company
in Lebad village since Sunday afternoon.
“The fire spread in a large area due to the explosion in the boiler plant. Before the fire brigade reached the spot, workers had almost controlled the blaze by using fire extinguishing equipment available in the factory. Two factory workers were injured and were taken to a hospital,” Sharma said.
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