Fire Erupts at Closed Chemical Factory in Dombivli: No Casualties Reported

A fire broke out at a closed chemical factory in Dombivli, Maharashtra. No casualties were reported. Thick smoke was visible from a distance. The fire erupted around 10 am, and three fire engines and an ambulance were deployed. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

A fire erupted in a closed chemical factory located in Dombivli, Maharashtra, on Wednesday morning, according to an official statement.

Dipak Nikam, Chief of the Disaster Management Cell at Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation, confirmed that no casualties have been reported, although an explosion occurred at the site. Thick smoke emanating from the unit was visible from a considerable distance.

The factory, sited near Amudan Chemicals—where a significant blast on May 23 had resulted in ten fatalities and over sixty injuries—saw the fire start at approximately 10 am. Three fire engines and an ambulance were dispatched to contain the blaze. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.