3 workers killed in Kanpur fire

Three workers were killed and six others critically injured after a major fire broke out at a three-storey factory in Fazalgunj industrial area of Kanpur in the early hours of Friday, police said.

Three workers were killed and six others critically injured after a major fire broke out at a three-storey factory in Fazalgunj industrial area of Kanpur in the early hours of Friday, police said.

The fire erupted at SK Industries, in Kanpur, which makes cushions and bicycle pedals (Getty Images/Representational)

Chief fire officer Deepak Sharma said initial probe suggested an electrical short circuit in a mixing machine was the cause of the fire.

The fire erupted at SK Industries, which makes cushions and bicycle pedals. “The factory did not have a no objection certificate,” Sharma said, adding that a notice was issued to factory owner Deepak Kataria.

Three people managed to escape unhurt. “A probe is on and officials are collecting samples from the site,” district magistrate Vishak G Iyer said. htc