Nashik Fire: After a fierce fire in the factory, there was chaos, 11 people were rescued, many people were feared trapped

A massive fire broke out in a factory in Mundegaon, located in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district on the first day of the new year. The fire started in the chemical storage department of Jindal Polyfilm, and it quickly escalated into a gigantic inferno. The incident caused widespread panic, and the local authorities were alerted immediately.

Upon receiving the information, the fire brigade and the police team rushed to the spot to control the fire and begin rescue and relief operations. Eight to ten fire brigade vehicles were deployed to combat the raging flames, which had engulfed the entire factory. The priority of the rescue team was to evacuate the people who were trapped in the fire.

As per the latest reports, 11 people who were trapped in the fire have been safely rescued and admitted to the hospital for treatment. However, around six to seven employees are still feared to be trapped inside the factory. The rescue team is working tirelessly to locate and evacuate them.

A fierce fire broke out in the factory

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, and an investigation into the incident is underway. Congress MLA from Igatpuri, Hiraman Khotkar, is also expected to visit the site to assess the situation.

Thankfully, no casualties have been reported so far in the incident. However, the property damage is expected to be significant, and it may take some time to get a clear picture of the extent of the damage caused by the fire.

Maharashtra | Massive fire breaks out in a factory located in Mundegaon village of Igatpuri tehsil in Nashik district

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Many people are feared trapped

Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, has expressed his concern over the incident and is likely to visit the injured soon. He has also assured all possible assistance to the local authorities to deal with the situation.

In conclusion, the fire at the Jindal Polyfilm factory in Mundegaon has caused widespread damage and created a sense of panic in the local community. The timely intervention of the fire brigade and the police team has prevented any loss of life so far, and rescue operations are still underway to evacuate the people who are trapped in the factory. The authorities are working diligently to control the fire and prevent any further damage.