Guwahati: Five people have been injured in a fire that broke out due to an explosion at Jakharia Fabric Ltd in Boisar in Maharashtra.
Police and fire tender have been rushed to the spot.
According to Palghar Police, one body has been recovered from the site so far.
Palghar district Disaster Management Cell chief Vivekanand Kadam said the incident occurred around 6 am.
The sound of the explosion was so loud that it was heard four to five kilometers away. The explosion triggered a major fire at the unit located in Tarapur MIDC, Boisar, he said.
“One person was killed in the incident, while five others suffered injuries and have been admitted to a local hospital. The deceased is yet to be identified as the body is charred beyond recognition,” he said, adding that two factory workers have reportedly gone missing after the incident and efforts were on to find them.
As per the information available so far, the explosion occurred in one of the units of the factory, the official added.
“The blaze has been brought under control and the cooling operation is underway,” he said.
