In Delhi's Bawana area fire broke out in a chemical factory

Six firefighters also get injured.....


A blast at a factory in the Bawana Industrial Area of north-west Delhi resulted in six firefighters getting injured. On Wednesday at 10.56 pm the incident took place, prompting the dispatch of 30 fire trucks to the scene.

 

The factory is situated at Sector-5 in Bawana Industrial Area. The wounded individuals were quickly taken to Maharshi Valmiki Hospital, where they were subsequently released after receiving medical attention.

 

"Total 30 tenders are working to extinguish the fire. Six fire personnel also suffered injuries. Efforts are underway to douse the fire," personnel from the fire department said.

 

Earlier, on Tuesday a massive fire broke out at a furniture go-down in West Delhi's Kirti Nagar area. The officials said they received a call regarding the incident at 10.25 am, following which four fire tenders were rushed to the spot. However, the blaze was doused by 11 am.

 

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