Letter: Fire Major broke in the manufacturing unit (API) health company health company at GIDC Estate in Panoli in Bharuch on Sunday.
Firefighting officials said that the fire broke out after the explosion due to several chemical reactions in the unit.
Post explosions, fire swallowed all units in a short time.
“The thick cloud of smoke that billowed from fire was seen from a few kilometers away.
In addition to fire tenders from Pandoli and neighboring companies, the fire department from Ankleshwar and disaster prevention centers and management centers were also pressed into action,” said an API official.
“There is an alcohol isopropyl stock in the unit because all units are on fire.
It takes a few hours to extinguish the fire.
Then, we carry out rescue activities to cool the structure,” he added.
There were no victims or injuries reported in the incident because employees rushed out on time.
Previously, some major fires had broken out in the Bharuch district industrial area, asking questions about the steps of fire safety based on units.