Fire breaks out at Serum Institute of India in Pune

A massive fire broke out at Serum Institute of India in Pune on Thursday afternoon. The blaze was reported in a building near the Terminal 1 gate of the institute.

Fire tenders were rushed to spot to douse the flames. Police and local administration officials have reached the site. 

Oxford’s Covishield vaccine against COVID-19 is being manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.

Further details are awaited.