Maharashtra: Major Fire Breaks Out At Solapur Factory; 3 Killed, 1-Year-Old Trapped
The trapped individuals include 78-year-old Usmanbhai Mansuri, 24-year-old Anas Mansuri, 23-year-old Shifa Mansuri, and a one-year-old child, Yusuf Mansuri.
At least three people were killed in a massive fire that broke out around 3:00 AM in a factory located in the MIDC area in Maharashtra's Solapur city.
The blaze engulfed Central Industries on Akkalkot Road. A large number of fire tenders and police personnel have been deployed at the site as rescue operations continue.
The factory owner and his family were still inside the premises. The trapped individuals include 78-year-old Usmanbhai Mansuri, 24-year-old Anas Mansuri, 23-year-old Shifa Mansuri, and a one-year-old child, Yusuf Mansuri.
Survivors and relatives alleged that the fire brigade vehicles did not arrive on time. They also claimed that the lack of modern equipment in the fire department contributed to the severity of the tragedy. Firefighters are continuing their efforts to douse the flames.
(This is a developing story.)
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