At least 5 workers trapped in massive fire at hand glove factory in Maharashtra

Team Udayavani, Dec 31, 2023, 8:39 AM IST

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A fire outbreak occurred at a factory situated in the Waluj MIDC area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra in the early hours of Sunday. Presently, efforts are underway to extinguish the flames, ANI reported.

According to ANI, at least five workers were said to be trapped inside the hand glove manufacturing factory. “Five workers are trapped inside the building located in Waluj MIDC area,” said locals.

Visuals from the area showed people crying for help to rescue of their relatives trapped inside the building.

“There are five workers stuck inside the building,” one of the workers at the company told ANI.

#WATCH | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra: Fire breaks out in a factory in the Waluj MIDC area. Operations to douse the fire are underway. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/mY9ChJv8n8

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ANI reported that the locals identified four of the trapped workers as Bhulla Shaikh (65), Kausar Shaikh (26), Iqbal Shaikh (26), and Magroof Shaikh (25).

The workers said that the company was closed at night, and they were sleeping when the fire broke out.

“There were 10-15 people inside the building when the fire broke out. Some managed to escape, but others are still trapped inside,” they said.

According to officials, the fire engine and fire brigade teams have reached the spot and started their efforts to rescue the people trapped inside the building.

“Efforts to bring the fire under control,” they said.

More details are awaited.

(With ANI inputs)