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Major Chemical Plant Fire in Ambernath MIDC Brought Under Control

Officials report no injuries as firefighters transition to cooling operations.

Overview

  • The blaze erupted around 8 p.m. at a company in Kharvai village within the Ambernath MIDC industrial area.
  • Ambernath tehsildar Amit Puri said six fire engines were deployed and the fire is under control.
  • Cooling operations are underway at the site following the initial containment.
  • Police and officials reported no injuries, though residents said they heard blasts during the incident.
  • Local corporator Ramesh Surse described it as a huge fire, and authorities have not yet disclosed the cause.