Major Fire Mishap At Chemical Factory At Dombivli In Thane

Mumbai: On Thursday, a major fire mishap occurred in a chemical factory in MIDC phase 2 in Dombivli area in Thane at around 11 am. The accident claimed the lives of 3 people and nearly 100 others were injured. It is heard that the fire broke out in the Herbert Brown Company (Archarya) chemical factory and six other companies nearby have also been severely damaged.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis tweeted, “Saddened to know about the unfortunate & tragic incident that took place at Dombivali.”

“Spoke to police officials & local authorities and asked them to speed up the relief operations.#Dombivali.”

“We are constantly in touch with the local administration and we would leave no stone unturned in our efforts & relief operation.”

A chief fire officials from Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation, Suresh Shinde said, “It was a huge fire and more than 20 people were shifted to various nearby hospital. Around 10 fire engines and five water tankers from MIDC fire unit, Dombivli, Kalyan and Mumbra have already reached the spot and are in process to douse the fire.”

Sachianand Gawade, Deputy Commandant, NDRF said, “A team from the Andheri unit had already left at the spot at 1 pm. We came to know about the fire from television after which we updated our team to reach the spot for rescue operation and other necessary help.”