A tragic fire broke out at a chemical factory in Jaipur district's Bassi area on Saturday evening, claiming the lives of six people and injuring one other, officials confirmed. Jaipur District Collector Prakash Rajpurohit stated that the fire erupted late in the evening following an explosion in the factory's boiler. One of the injured, who sustained 95 per cent burn injuries and was rushed to Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh government hospital, succumbed to their injuries during treatment, according to Dr Achal Sharma, the hospital's superintendent, news agency PTI reported. The second injured person, who suffered 65 per cent burn injuries, is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Earlier Jaipur Commissioner of Police Biju George Joseph reported that five individuals died at the scene of the fire, which has since been extinguished. The injured have been admitted to SMS Hospital, where medical professionals are endeavouring to provide them with the best possible care. District Collector Rajpurohit assured that the incident will be thoroughly investigated.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Devendra Kumar, CFO of Bassi, disclosed, "5 people have died. This is an illegal factory. The owner of the factory is also not here. There are many drums of chemicals here, and the information about what is inside is not yet known. 8 vehicles of fire tender present at the spot."
Following the tragedy, locals gathered at the site, demanding action against the factory owner, who is currently at large, PTI reported.
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Jaipur Chemical Factory Fire: Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Expresses Condolences
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma expressed his condolences for the loss of lives and instructed officials to extend all necessary assistance to those affected. "The death of civilians due to a fire accident in the chemical factory in Bassi near Jaipur is extremely sad," Sharma conveyed.
"The concerned officers have been instructed to immediately reach the spot and conduct relief and rescue work expeditiously and provide all possible help to the affected people," he added, while also offering prayers for the departed souls and speedy recovery of the injured.