
Palghar, 17 Mar (HS): Fire
and blasts in the blaze in Tarapur MIDC in Palghar rattled the workers in other
industries in the area. The fire broke out at LDO (Light Diesel Oil) company in
Sector J-62 on Tuesday morning. The fire was followed by 12 t0 15 blasts which
resulted in spread of flames affecting the nearby industries.
The Fire Brigade controlled the
fire from spreading further to protect adjoining industries. The workers and
common citizens were advised to remain away from the site as a preventive
measure.
The
firefighters had to take special precautions as the company was related to
highly inflammable material. No casualty was reported in the fire. The cause of the fire was not confirmed.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar