A devastating fire tore through a chemical factory in the Khushkhera industrial area of Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, on Monday, leaving at least seven people dead and two others feared trapped inside.
The blaze erupted at a unit in the Khushkhera-Karoli industrial belt of Bhiwadi, triggering panic and a large-scale emergency response. According to Additional District Magistrate Sumita Mishra, nine workers were trapped when the fire broke out. “Seven bodies have been recovered so far. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining two,” she said.
Firefighters and rescue teams rushed to the site and continue operations amid challenging conditions, as thick smoke and high temperatures hamper efforts. The cause of the fire has not yet been officially confirmed.
Authorities are expected to launch a detailed investigation into the cause of the blaze once rescue operations conclude.
