Sixteen workers injured in major fire at chemical factory in Gujarat's Bharuch

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“Emergency response teams and local police personnel rushed to the site after being alerted about the incident. Fire tenders and ambulances are also stationed at the spot,” an official said

Published - April 23, 2026 04:32 pm IST - Jhagadia (Bharuch)

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“At least 16 workers were injured after a massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Gujarat's Bharuch district on Thursday (April 23, 2026) afternoon,” officials said.

“The blaze erupted around 1 p.m. at Metropolitan Eximchem Private Limited, located in the Jhagadia Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) area,” Deputy Superintendent of Police Ajay Meena said.

Published - April 23, 2026 04:32 pm IST

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