India: Massive Fire Breaks Out at UPL Plant in Gujarat’s Bharuch

At least 24 people have been injured in a major blast that shook Gujarat’s Bharuch district in the early hours of Tuesday. The explosion resulted in a massive fire at a United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) plant at Jhagadia unit.

Two fatalities have been confirmed, according to a report from The Hindu BusinessLine.

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It is also reported that the incident happened around 2 a.m. in the morning, all the injured have been admitted to the hospital. Currently, the cause of the incident has not been known.

As per a CNBC-TV18 report, “The plant was in shutdown state. Our emergency response team and local fire brigade have already brought the fire under control. 21 people have received treatment at the local hospital and 13 are already discharged with minor treatment. We thank the local administration and fire brigade for their timely support.”

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