8 injured as fire breaks out at chemical plant in Hyderabad

Eight people were injured after a major fire broke out at a chemical factory in the Industrial Development Area in Bolarum, Hyderabad. Few workers are feared trapped.

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The incident took place around 1 pm on Saturday. (Image: ANI)

Eight people were injured after a major fire broke out at a chemical factory in the Industrial Development Area in Bolarum, Hyderabad. Few workers are feared trapped.

The incident took place around 1 pm on Saturday at Vindhya Organics private Ltd, which is located in the village of Bolaram in Sangareddy district of Hyderabad, news agency ANI reported.

Inspector of Police, IDA Bollaram Police Station, was quoted by ANI as saying, "A solvent was kept for some reaction, after which it caught fire. Eight members with injuries have been immediately shifted to Hospital."

Three fire tenders are currently at the spot even as rescue and relief operation on.