Several dead, injured in massive fire
Seven people died and over 50 others were injured following a boiler explosion in a chemical factory which led to a massive fire in the facility located in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area in Thane's Dombivli. (Photo: PTI)
Explosion occurred at noon
"The explosion occurred around 1.15 pm. We have recovered 4 bodies so far. The fire is under control and is being extinguished...," Chief fire officer said. (Photo: Agencies)
Blast could be heard from miles away
The blast was so loud that it could be heard a kilometre away, an eyewitness said. Glass windows of adjoining building suffered cracks as a result of the blast, he added. (Photo: Agencies)
Eight fire brigade vehicles rushed
According to fire department officials, as soon as the information was received, a total of eight fire brigade vehicles were dispatched to the scene. The injured workers have been rushed to a local hospital, a civic official said. (Photo: ANI)
Blaze spread to three factories
The blaze triggered by the blast spread to three adjoining factories and thick plumes of smoke and fire could be seen from a long distance. The affected company is situated in Phase Two of the MIDC area. (Photo: Agencies)
Maharashtra CM announced compensation
CM Shinde announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased while assuring that the government would take care of the treatment of the injured. "A high-level enquiry will be conducted and an investigation will be carried out against the accused. No one will be spared. The kin of the deceased will be given Rs 5 lakh each by the state government. The administration will sponsor the treatment of the injured... The company will also compensate the employees," CM Shinde told reporters. (Photo: PTI)
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