Massive Fire Engulfs Maharashtra’s Sugar Mill After Blast In Its Distillery Unit; 80 People Feared Trapped

As many as 70 to 80 people are feared to be trapped inside the sugar mill. Ten fire tenders have been rushed to the spot and rescue operations are on.

Written by: India.com News Desk Edited by: Anurag Kumar

Updated: February 25, 2023, 11:38 PM IST

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Ahmednagar: A massive fire broke out at Gangamai Sugar Mill in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar after a blast in its distillery unit on Saturday evening. As many as 70 to 80 people are feared trapped inside the sugar mill. Ten fire tenders have been rushed to the spot and rescue operations are on.

Video: Massive Fire At Ahmednagar Sugar Mill In Maharashtra

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According to initial reports, the fire broke out at the sugar mill after there was an explosion in its distillery unit.

Out of the total people evacuated from the mill, 8 workers were admitted to hospital with burn injuries. Fortunately, there has been not fatality in the incident.