Fire breaks out at factory in Narela Industrial Area, no casualties
New Delhi (PTI): A fire broke out at a factory in outer Delhi's Narela Industrial Area on Wednesday, an official of the Delhi Fire Service said.
All workers present at the unit were safely evacuated.
Fire officials said a call regarding the blaze was received at 8 am, following which multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
Firefighters began rescue and firefighting operations immediately. The factory is stated to be involved in manufacturing slippers and related materials.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further investigation is underway, he said.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
