Khairthal-Tijara: A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district on Monday (February 16). According to reports, seven people were killed in the blaze. The incident took place in Bhiwadi city of the district.
After receiving the information, fire tenders reached the spot. Senior officials also rushed to the place where the blaze erupted. Several people were also reportedly injured.
Visuals From The Spot:
A video of the fire engulfing the entire area also surfaced online. In the video, a thick envelope of black smoke could be seen surrounding the entire area, creating panic among the locals.
An operation to douse the blaze is yet to be ascertained. The reason for the fire is not known.
More details are still awaited.
Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra's Reaction:
Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra urged the government and the administration to take immediate action on the matter.
"In the district of Khairthal-Tijara, in Bhiwadi, a chemical factory caught fire and killed 8-10 people. Many people have been injured. There has been heavy damage... The government and administration should take immediate action," Dotasra said as quoted by ANI.
He also slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state over the recent incidents of fire in the state.
"After the formation of the government, as you have seen, on Ajmer Road, a chemical tanker was overturned. More than 16 people were killed. In Jaipur, in SMS, in ICU, people were burnt to death... This has become a common thing, but the government is not paying attention to this. This is a very serious matter," he stated.
