Fire breaks out in chemical factory in Delhi's Bawana area, at least 5 injured

According to fire officials, the incident took place on Wednesday at 10.56 pm, and 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

Updated on: Aug 17, 2023, 12:36:08 IST

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A blast at a factory in the Bawana Industrial Area of north-west Delhi resulted in at least five firefighters getting injured. The incident happened at 10.56 pm on Wednesday, prompting the dispatch of 30 fire trucks to the scene.

Fire breaks out in Delhi's Bawana area. (ANI)

The factory is situated at Sector-5 in Bawana Industrial Area. The wounded individuals were quickly taken to Maharshi Valmiki Hospital, where they were subsequently released after receiving medical attention.

“Five of the injured firefighters were taken to Maharshi Balmiki Hospital and discharged after first aid,” a fire department official told HT.

Earlier, a massive fire broke out at a furniture godown in West Delhi's Kirti Nagar area on Tuesday. The officials said they received a call regarding the incident at 10.25 am, following which four fire tenders were rushed to the spot. However, the blaze was doused by 11 am.

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