4 killed, 20 injured in chemical factory fire
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4 killed, 20 injured in chemical factory fire

The cause of the incident is being investigated.

  • By ICN Bureau | September 11, 2022

There was a fire incident at Anupam Rasayan India Limited's plant in Sachin GIDC on Saturday night. The company's fire response team and the local fire brigade brought the fire under control in around one hour.

The fire took place in one of the manufacturing block of the factory at Unit-6 of the company. The cause of the incident is being investigated.

There are 4 fatalities reported, and 20 people are injured and are receiving treatment at the local hospital. Company's priority is currently its workers and employees. The company stands with affected people and their families.

Out of the six manufacturing Units spread out at different locations in Sachin GIDC of Surat district and Jhagadia GIDC of Bharuch district, the plant at Unit 6, which is an independent Unit and has the lowest capacity. The company is trying to assess the damage and will take appropriate actions to operationalise the plant shortly. Also, the company is covered for loss of assets and loss of profits under Insurance.

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