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.
Industrial Accident at Vindhya Organics private Ltd located at IDA Bollarum. Workers feared trapped.
Police, 3 fire engines, medical teams sent. #Hyderabad pic.twitter.com/lk3FrlOKwv— Aashish (@Ashi_IndiaToday) December 12, 2020
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."
Telangana: Eight people injured in a massive fire that broke out at Vindhya Organics Pvt Ltd in Industrial Development Area, Bollaram of Hyderabad.
Police say, "A solvent was kept for some reaction after which it caught fire. Injured shifted to hospital. Rescue operation is on" pic.twitter.com/7XTb7CahiU— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2020
Three fire tenders are currently at the spot even as rescue and relief operation on.