Bharuch, June 3: In a tragic incident, at least 40 workers of a chemical factory were injured on Wednesday in a massive fire caused by a blast in the boiler in Bharuch district of Gujarat. The incident took place at Yashashvi Rasayan Private Limited in Dahej Industrial Estate. The thick envelope of smoke engulfed the area causing panic among people of nearby villages. Kanpur: Boiler Blast at Factory in Panki Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Critically Injured.

Residents of villages - Lakhi and Luvara – which are located near the factory have evacuated as a precautionary measure because of the presence of plants of poisonous chemicals near the factory. Fire department magaed to douse of the blaze. Authorities ordered enquiry into the incident. Boiler Explosion at Neyveli Lignite Corporation Thermal Power Station in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore; 7 Workers Injured.

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Bharuch collector MD Modia, told news agency ANI, “We have evacuated 4,800 people from two nearby villages, keeping in view that highly flammable chemicals have been stored at the company campus. An inquiry will be conducted in the incident.” The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals.

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