Major Fire Erupts At Factory In Gujarat’s Bharuch, Thick Smoke Covers Area

Dense smoke billowed across the town as firefighting teams rushed to contain the blaze.

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Firefighters were deployed quickly and efforts to douse the flames are ongoing. Photo: PTI
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- The fire started at Sanghvi Organics Pvt Ltd, creating panic as thick smoke was visible from afar.

- Firefighters were deployed quickly and efforts to douse the flames are ongoing.

- The cause of the fire and the extent of damage are still under investigation.

Two persons were killed and two others were injured after a massive fire broke out on Saturday at Sanghvi Organics Pvt Ltd in Gujarat's Mehsana district, police said on Sunday.

Thick smoke rising from the blaze could be seen from several kilometres away, sparking concern among local residents.

Firefighting teams were quickly deployed to the spot and launched efforts to bring the situation under control. The cause of the fire and the scale of damage are yet to be determined.

The incident came months after Gujarat witnessed another deadly blaze on April 2 in Deesa, Banaskantha district.

The April 2 fire was triggered by a massive explosion at an illegal firecracker factory operating out of a warehouse. At least 21 people were killed, many of them were migrant workers from Madhya Pradesh.

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