Gujarat: Villagers shifted after fire in chemical factory in Panchmahal
The fire broke out in the polymers manufacturing section of the plant, leading to thick black smoke due to carbon dioxide emission. However, no casualties were reported, authorities said. Updated: December 22, 2020 1:57:37 am
About 700 residents moved to the primary school in the village. Arora said that nine fire tenders had been rushed to the spot, including foam extinguishers from private companies in the district.
Nearly 700 residents of Nandarkha village in Kalol taluka of Panchmahals district were shifted to a primary school after a fire broke out at a chemical factory located in the periphery of the village on Monday afternoon.