A fire broke out around ​lunchtime at a car parts factory in ​the South Korean city of Daejeon on Friday, ⁠leaving 10 people dead, 25 seriously injured and ​34 with minor injuries, the country's safety ministry said ​on Saturday.
Four other workers were still missing, and the government has activated a centralised disaster management system after President Lee Jae ​Myung ordered all available resources to be used ​to deal with the fire and save lives.

South Korea: Deadly Blaze Rips Through Daejeon Car Parts Plant; 10 Dead, Dozens Injured

A massive fire erupted on Saturday (Sep 6) at a dyeing factory in Bhiwandi, in Maharashtra's Thane district. Fire tenders, as per reports, were immediately rushed to the spot, and teams are working to bring the blaze under control. No details of casualties or damage have been released so far. This comes just two days after another fire incident in Mumbai's Malad area. On Thursday (Sep 4), a firecracker shop in Somwaari Bazar caught fire, which police said was caused by a short circuit.

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This factory is located in the Kamatghar area. The fire incident occurred on Anant Chaturdashi, a day when numerous devotees are anticipated to gather in the streets to say farewell to Lord Ganesh, with the Ganpati idol being submerged in bodies of water like the sea, lakes, or man-made ponds.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-man-arrested-in-noida-for-whatsapp-bomb-threat-claiming-34-human-bombs-in-mumbai-1757127606511">Bihar man arrested from Noida over chilling Mumbai '400 kg RDX' bomb threat</a><h2>Malad fire</h2>Previously, on Thursday, a firecracker shop in Somwaari Bazar caught fire. The fire, as per the police, was caused by a short circuit. In a statement, Assistant Commissioner of Police Hemant Sawant confirmed that the Malad fire was quickly contained with the help of fire brigades and that there were no casualties or injuries. "This is the Somwaari Bazar area of Malad West, and there are many small shops here. The fire broke out in a firecracker shop. The owner is a licence holder, and it appears that the fire broke out due to a short circuit,” Sawant told ANI. “The situation is fully under control now.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-re-going-to-lose-if-finland-president-stubb-issues-dire-warning-to-trump-over-india-standoff-watch-1756887533690">'We're going to lose if...': Finland President Stubb issues dire warning to Trump over India standoff. Watch!</a>&nbsp;

A massive fire has broken out at a dyeing factory in Bhiwandi, a town in Maharashtra's Thane district. More details awaited.

A massive fire erupted on Saturday (Sep 6) at a dyeing factory in Bhiwandi, in Maharashtra's Thane district. Fire tenders, as per reports, were immediately rushed to the spot, and teams are working to bring the blaze under control. No details of casualties or damage have been released so far. This comes just two days after another fire incident in Mumbai's Malad area. On Thursday (Sep 4), a firecracker shop in Somwaari Bazar caught fire, which police said was caused by a short circuit.

A massive fire has broken out at a dyeing factory in Bhiwandi, a town in Maharashtra's Thane district. More details awaited.

Video: Massive fire breaks out at Bhiwandi, Maharashtra dyeing factory

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A fire at a battery plant in South Korea killed at least 22 people on Monday (Jun 24), Yonhap news agency reported. Most of those killed were Chinese nationals. The fire broke out at 10:30 am local time in Hwaseong, south of the capital Seoul. The plant is owned by Aricell, a South Korean primary battery manufacturer.

South Korea factory fire: Death toll rises to 20; authorities investigating the cause of blaze

In the&nbsp;span of three days, fire accidents have affected the Apple iPhone assembly unit run by Taiwanese firm Pegatron and the Japanese firm Yazaki that makes automobile wirings, both of which are situated nearly 60 kilometres from the southern Indian metropolis of Chennai. Located in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district, the Pegatron and Yazaki facilities are situated a few kilometres apart from each other. In both cases, the blaze was reported at night and is said to have started from an electric short circuit. Of the two, the Yazaki fire appears to have caused more operational and financial damage.&nbsp;

The Yazaki factory fire began around 8:30pm Wednesday night and went on for two hours, before it was put out by multiple fire tenders. Videos from the site show the severe nature of the blaze and the extent to which the smoke was billowing from the factory. It is said that a shift was underway during the fire accident and all personnel managed to make it to safety in time.

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3 days ago <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Apple?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Apple</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iPhone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#iPhone</a> assembly facility went ablaze(electric spark suspected) in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mahindra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mahindra</a> world city <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chengalpattu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chengalpattu</a> district 
 
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The fire at Pegatron took place on Sunday night (on a day when the factory had its weekly holiday) and it was put out after a few hours. WION has learnt that as a result of the fire, Pegatron was forced to halt its iPhone assembly operations till Thursday.

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Pegatron is expected to resume two of three assembly lines on a small scale, on Friday and resume production of the iPhone 14Plus models. However,&nbsp;it is unclear how long it would take to resume the production of the latest 15Plus model. In a statement, Pegatron had maintained that the firm did not face significant operational or financial effects from what they described as a "spark incident". The firm also added that there were no in injuries or casualties or damage to other assets. However, WION has learnt from Pegatron personnel that some high-tech equipment in the iPhone 15Plus assembly line had been damaged.

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In Tamil Nadu, a state among the leading industrial powerhouses in India, such accidents taking place in such quick succession raise&nbsp;many questions: Whether such industries are adequately equipped to deal with such mishaps;&nbsp;whether the relevant Government authorities perform inspections of the safety standards at these factories; whether the personnel and guards at these factories are adequately trained to immediately respond to such incidents, etc.

It is also pertinent to examine whether such factories, that supply to giant global corporations compromise on safety while operating in India.&nbsp;

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Despite the serious nature of the two accidents and the concerns over the safety of thousands of personnel working there, the Tamil Nadu Government has not yet reacted or issued a statement publicly. The state government machinery is working towards organising a high-profile Global Investor meet in January 2024, to attract potential investors from around the world and achieve a $1 trillion state economy goal by 2030. Such frequent industrial accidents don't augur well for these ambitions and the immense potential of a state that ranks second in the State GDP list in India.

In December 2021, near Chennai, more than 150 workers at a Foxconn facility assembling iPhones had fallen ill owing to food poisoning, and they had protested poor facilities at their off-site dorm rooms and related dining facilities. This led to Apple placing the said factory on probation, the state government reacting to the matter and ensuring corrective actions. It was after audits and inspections that the factory resumed operations in January 2022.

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In the span of three days, fire accidents have affected the Apple iPhone assembly unit run by Taiwanese firm Pegatron and the Japanese firm Yazaki that makes automobile wirings, both of which are situated nearly 60 kilometres from the southern Indian metropolis of Chennai.

In the span of three days, fire accidents have affected the Apple iPhone assembly unit run by Taiwanese firm Pegatron and the Japanese firm Yazaki that makes automobile wirings, both of which are situated nearly 60 kilometres from the southern Indian metropolis of Chennai. Located in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district, the Pegatron and Yazaki facilities are situated a few kilometres apart from each other. In both cases, the blaze was reported at night and is said to have started from an electric short circuit. Of the two, the Yazaki fire appears to have caused more operational and financial damage. The Yazaki factory fire began around 8:30pm Wednesday night and went on for two hours, before it was put out by multiple fire tenders. Videos from the site show the severe nature of the blaze and the extent to which the smoke was billowing from the factory. It is said that a shift was underway during the fire accident and all personnel managed to make it to safety in time. What's happening to #TamilNadu ? 3 days ago #Apple #iPhone assembly facility went ablaze(electric spark suspected) in #Mahindra world city #chengalpattu district Now the facility of #japanese firm Yazaki is up in flames..#chennai #industry #infra Could EB issues cause this? pic.twitter.com/w84rbtOOuB — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) September 27, 2023 × The fire at Pegatron took place on Sunday night (on a day when the factory had its weekly holiday) and it was put out after a few hours. WION has learnt that as a result of the fire, Pegatron was forced to halt its iPhone assembly operations till Thursday. Also read | India weather update: IMD issues 'yellow' alert for Mumbai, Thane & Raigad till weekend; check details Pegatron is expected to resume two of three assembly lines on a small scale, on Friday and resume production of the iPhone 14Plus models. However, it is unclear how long it would take to resume the production of the latest 15Plus model. In a statement, Pegatron had maintained that the firm did not face significant operational or financial effects from what they described as a "spark incident". The firm also added that there were no in injuries or casualties or damage to other assets. However, WION has learnt from Pegatron personnel that some high-tech equipment in the iPhone 15Plus assembly line had been damaged. My exclusive: Mfg operations at #Apple #iPhone assembly facility of #Taiwan firm #Pegatron (near #chennai) could be hit for 1week+, after Sunday night's blaze Employing 9K persons, this plant rolls out ~20K #iphones/day(14+ & 15+ models) High-tech imported machines damaged ++ pic.twitter.com/IDHU4gJlDX — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) September 26, 2023 × In Tamil Nadu, a state among the leading industrial powerhouses in India, such accidents taking place in such quick succession raise many questions: Whether such industries are adequately equipped to deal with such mishaps; whether the relevant Government authorities perform inspections of the safety standards at these factories; whether the personnel and guards at these factories are adequately trained to immediately respond to such incidents, etc. It is also pertinent to examine whether such factories, that supply to giant global corporations compromise on safety while operating in India. Also read | Project Cheetah: India may import more big cats from Northern Africa, says official Despite the serious nature of the two accidents and the concerns over the safety of thousands of personnel working there, the Tamil Nadu Government has not yet reacted or issued a statement publicly. The state government machinery is working towards organising a high-profile Global Investor meet in January 2024, to attract potential investors from around the world and achieve a $1 trillion state economy goal by 2030. Such frequent industrial accidents don't augur well for these ambitions and the immense potential of a state that ranks second in the State GDP list in India. In December 2021, near Chennai, more than 150 workers at a Foxconn facility assembling iPhones had fallen ill owing to food poisoning, and they had protested poor facilities at their off-site dorm rooms and related dining facilities. This led to Apple placing the said factory on probation, the state government reacting to the matter and ensuring corrective actions. It was after audits and inspections that the factory resumed operations in January 2022. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Tamil Nadu: Within 3 days, twin fire accidents hit Taiwanese and Japanese factories 

In a devastating incident, a fire erupted at a golf ball manufacturing facility in Pingtung County, southern Taiwan, which resulted in loss of several lives while around 100 were injured, media reports said. As per the Associated Press, tragically, at least six individuals were killed due to the fire and subsequent explosions, which began on Friday night (September 22) and continued into the night. Among the casualties were three brave firefighters who were responding to the emergency.&nbsp;

<h2>Ongoing search&nbsp;</h2>

The search efforts continue for five individuals who remained unaccounted for and are missing. This includes four factory workers and one firefighter.&nbsp;The impact of the incident was extensive, with over 100 people requiring medical attention and being rushed to hospitals for treatment of injuries sustained during the fire and explosions.

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Condolences poured in for those who lost their family members to the fire rage. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, during a speech in Taipei, on Saturday (September 23) offered her condolences to the victims' families.

She assured that she would personally visit the affected area to meet the people affected by the tragedy, Taiwan's media outlets said. To further elaborate on the relief efforts after the massive blaze, Tsai announced that the Pingtung County government had set up an emergency operation center.

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The helpline was set up in a bid to extend help to the impacted people who fell victim to the fire.

<h2>Cause of fire under investigation&nbsp;</h2>

Chou Chun-mi, magistrate of Pingtung county, in a Facebook post, said that the cause of the fire was still under investigation. “Facing the grief of the family members, I could not say anything except to bow deeply, apologize, and express my deepest condolences,” she said in the post, after visiting the funeral home and meeting with victims’ families.

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In a devastating incident, a fire erupted at a golf ball manufacturing facility in Pingtung County, southern Taiwan, which resulted in loss of several lives while around 100 were injured, media reports said.

In a devastating incident, a fire erupted at a golf ball manufacturing facility in Pingtung County, southern Taiwan, which resulted in loss of several lives while around 100 were injured, media reports said. As per the Associated Press, tragically, at least six individuals were killed due to the fire and subsequent explosions, which began on Friday night (September 22) and continued into the night. Among the casualties were three brave firefighters who were responding to the emergency. Ongoing search The search efforts continue for five individuals who remained unaccounted for and are missing. This includes four factory workers and one firefighter. The impact of the incident was extensive, with over 100 people requiring medical attention and being rushed to hospitals for treatment of injuries sustained during the fire and explosions. Also Read | Russian senior leadership among dead, injured in Ukraine strike on Black Sea fleet Condolences poured in for those who lost their family members to the fire rage. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, during a speech in Taipei, on Saturday (September 23) offered her condolences to the victims' families. She assured that she would personally visit the affected area to meet the people affected by the tragedy, Taiwan's media outlets said. To further elaborate on the relief efforts after the massive blaze, Tsai announced that the Pingtung County government had set up an emergency operation center. Also Read | US-China tensions: Record number of graduates returning to China from abroad The helpline was set up in a bid to extend help to the impacted people who fell victim to the fire. Cause of fire under investigation Chou Chun-mi, magistrate of Pingtung county, in a Facebook post, said that the cause of the fire was still under investigation. “Facing the grief of the family members, I could not say anything except to bow deeply, apologize, and express my deepest condolences,” she said in the post, after visiting the funeral home and meeting with victims’ families. Watch | US: Democrat Senator Bob Menendez charged for corruption × As per the authorities, the cause of the fire could have been natural gas. There were subsequent explosions at the time when firefighters attempted to extinguish the blaze. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Tragedy strikes Taiwan golf ball factory, fire leaves 6 dead and 100 injured

The owner of the Bangladesh factory, the fire at which killed 52 people was arrested and charged with murder on Saturday. Seven others have been arrested. It has now emerged that children as young as 11 had been working there.

The fire at the factory broke out on Thursday and raged for more than a day. A separate inquiry into the use of child labour has been launched.

Jayedul Alam, police chief for Narayanganj district where the factory is located, said the entrance had been padlocked at the time of the blaze and the factory breached multiple safety regulations.

"It was a deliberate murder," the police chief told AFP. All eight people detained face murder charges.

Before his arrest, Hashem told the Daily Star newspaper the fire "may have been a result of workers' carelessness", suggesting a discarded cigarette could have sparked the carnage.

Emergency services found 48 of the bodies on third floor of Hashem Food an Beverage factory outside Dhaka

The fire department said the exit door to the main staircase had been padlocked and highly flammable chemicals and plastics had been stored in the building.

Monnujan Sufian, state minister for labour, said inquiries had begun into the use of child workers at the factory.

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The owner of the Bangladesh factory, the fire at which killed 52 people was arrested and charged with murder on Saturday. Seven others have been arrested. It has now emerged that children as young as 11 had been working there.

The owner of the Bangladesh factory, the fire at which killed 52 people was arrested and charged with murder on Saturday. Seven others have been arrested. It has now emerged that children as young as 11 had been working there. The fire at the factory broke out on Thursday and raged for more than a day. A separate inquiry into the use of child labour has been launched. Jayedul Alam, police chief for Narayanganj district where the factory is located, said the entrance had been padlocked at the time of the blaze and the factory breached multiple safety regulations. "It was a deliberate murder," the police chief told AFP. All eight people detained face murder charges. Before his arrest, Hashem told the Daily Star newspaper the fire "may have been a result of workers' carelessness", suggesting a discarded cigarette could have sparked the carnage. Emergency services found 48 of the bodies on third floor of Hashem Food an Beverage factory outside Dhaka The fire department said the exit door to the main staircase had been padlocked and highly flammable chemicals and plastics had been stored in the building. Monnujan Sufian, state minister for labour, said inquiries had begun into the use of child workers at the factory. (With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh factory fire: Owner charged with murder

The owner of a factory where 52 people died in a fire was arrested for murder Saturday along with seven others, as it emerged that children as young as 11 had been working there.

Police said Abul Hashem and four of his sons were among eight people detained over the inferno, which broke out Thursday and raged for more than a day.

A separate inquiry has been launched into the use of child labour at the food factory.

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Jayedul Alam, police chief for Narayanganj district where the factory is located, said the entrance had been padlocked at the time of the blaze and the factory breached multiple safety regulations.

"It was a deliberate murder," the police chief told AFP. All eight people detained face murder charges.

Before his arrest, Hashem told the Daily Star newspaper the fire "may have been a result of workers' carelessness", suggesting a discarded cigarette could have sparked the carnage.

Emergency services found 48 of the bodies on the third floor of the Hashem Food and Beverage factory in Rupganj, an industrial town outside Dhaka.

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The fire department said the exit door to the main staircase had been padlocked and highly flammable chemicals and plastics had been stored in the building.

Monnujan Sufian, state minister for labour, said inquiries had begun into the use of child workers at the factory.

Child victims mourned&nbsp;

Laizu Begum, who spent hours waiting outside the factory, said her 11-year-old nephew had been working on the third floor and was now missing.

"We heard the door of the floor where my nephew worked was padlocked. Then we realised, after seeing how big the fire was, that he is probably dead," said the woman, who broke into tears.

Outside the burned shell of the factory and at the hospital morgue, AFP spoke to 30 survivors and relatives of the dead, who said child workers at the factory were paid just 20 takas (24 US cents) per hour.

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Bilal Hossain, the father of 14-year-old Mitu Akter, who was among the missing, went to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital morgue with a photo of his daughter, begging police and doctors to hand over her remains.

"I sent my baby girl to die," said Hossain, who added that the company even owed the girl back wages. "How will I tell her mother?"&nbsp;

At the hospital, Chandu Mia held a photo of his 15-year-old daughter. "I am not sure if she is alive," he said, holding back tears.

State minister Sufian told AFP she had spoken to two survivors aged 14.

"I went to the hospital and I asked them how old they are. The youngest were 14," she said.

Sufian said some children aged as young as 14 were allowed to work in non-hazardous jobs, but that the Hashem factory was considered hazardous.&nbsp;

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"If child labour is proved, we will take action against the owner and the inspectors," she said.

Bangladesh pledged safety reforms after the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 when a nine-storey complex collapsed killing more than 1,100 people.

But there has been a series of fires and other disasters since then. In February 2019 at least 70 people died when a fire ripped through Dhaka apartments where chemicals were illegally stored.

The owner of a factory where 52 people died in a fire was arrested for murder Saturday along with seven others, as it emerged that children as young as 11 had been working there.

The owner of a factory where 52 people died in a fire was arrested for murder Saturday along with seven others, as it emerged that children as young as 11 had been working there. Police said Abul Hashem and four of his sons were among eight people detained over the inferno, which broke out Thursday and raged for more than a day. A separate inquiry has been launched into the use of child labour at the food factory. Jayedul Alam, police chief for Narayanganj district where the factory is located, said the entrance had been padlocked at the time of the blaze and the factory breached multiple safety regulations. "It was a deliberate murder," the police chief told AFP. All eight people detained face murder charges. Before his arrest, Hashem told the Daily Star newspaper the fire "may have been a result of workers' carelessness", suggesting a discarded cigarette could have sparked the carnage. Emergency services found 48 of the bodies on the third floor of the Hashem Food and Beverage factory in Rupganj, an industrial town outside Dhaka. Also read | Fire at Bangladesh juice factory kills 52, many feared trapped The fire department said the exit door to the main staircase had been padlocked and highly flammable chemicals and plastics had been stored in the building. Monnujan Sufian, state minister for labour, said inquiries had begun into the use of child workers at the factory. Child victims mourned Laizu Begum, who spent hours waiting outside the factory, said her 11-year-old nephew had been working on the third floor and was now missing. "We heard the door of the floor where my nephew worked was padlocked. Then we realised, after seeing how big the fire was, that he is probably dead," said the woman, who broke into tears. Outside the burned shell of the factory and at the hospital morgue, AFP spoke to 30 survivors and relatives of the dead, who said child workers at the factory were paid just 20 takas (24 US cents) per hour. Also read | Fire at Bangladesh juice factory kills at least 43, many feared trapped Bilal Hossain, the father of 14-year-old Mitu Akter, who was among the missing, went to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital morgue with a photo of his daughter, begging police and doctors to hand over her remains. "I sent my baby girl to die," said Hossain, who added that the company even owed the girl back wages. "How will I tell her mother?" At the hospital, Chandu Mia held a photo of his 15-year-old daughter. "I am not sure if she is alive," he said, holding back tears. State minister Sufian told AFP she had spoken to two survivors aged 14. "I went to the hospital and I asked them how old they are. The youngest were 14," she said. Sufian said some children aged as young as 14 were allowed to work in non-hazardous jobs, but that the Hashem factory was considered hazardous. "If child labour is proved, we will take action against the owner and the inspectors," she said. Bangladesh pledged safety reforms after the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 when a nine-storey complex collapsed killing more than 1,100 people. But there has been a series of fires and other disasters since then. In February 2019 at least 70 people died when a fire ripped through Dhaka apartments where chemicals were illegally stored.

Bangladesh factory owner held after fire kills 52, child labour enquiry started

Fire at Bangladesh juice factory kills 52, many feared trapped

At least 15 people have died after a blaze swept through a sanitiser factory in the western Indian city of Pune on Monday, police said.

"We have recovered 15 bodies so far," an officer in Pune's rural police control room, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP.

"The fire broke out around 4:15 pm at a sanitiser factory, we still don't know what sparked the fire."

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The officer could not say if there were any injured or missing.

The plant was located on the outskirts of Pune in a village, the Times of India reported.

Those killed were trapped in the factory when the fire broke out after an explosion inside a machine, the newspaper added, citing local revenue officials.

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Video footage aired by local media showed huge plumes of smoke billowing from the top of a building.

India is frequently rocked by industrial disasters that experts blame on poor planning and lax enforcement of safety rules.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his condolences, and tweeted that financial compensation would be provided to the families of the victims as well as those injured.

At least 15 people have died after a blaze swept through a sanitiser factory in the western Indian city of Pune on Monday, police said. "We have recovered 15 bodies so far," an officer in Pune's rural police control room, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP.

At least 15 people have died after a blaze swept through a sanitiser factory in the western Indian city of Pune on Monday, police said. "We have recovered 15 bodies so far," an officer in Pune's rural police control room, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP. "The fire broke out around 4:15 pm at a sanitiser factory, we still don't know what sparked the fire." Also read | Vaccine supply will be increasing in the coming days, says PM Modi The officer could not say if there were any injured or missing. The plant was located on the outskirts of Pune in a village, the Times of India reported. Those killed were trapped in the factory when the fire broke out after an explosion inside a machine, the newspaper added, citing local revenue officials. Also read | IIT Madras alumni contribute $2 million for COVID-19 relief efforts in India Video footage aired by local media showed huge plumes of smoke billowing from the top of a building. India is frequently rocked by industrial disasters that experts blame on poor planning and lax enforcement of safety rules. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his condolences, and tweeted that financial compensation would be provided to the families of the victims as well as those injured.

At least 15 dead in India sanitiser factory fire

The&nbsp;The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked&nbsp;the&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and DGP to open an investigation into the candle factory fire incident that took place on Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

The commission has asked the officials to prepare a detailed on the fire within four weeks as the factory was apparently illegal.&nbsp;

"It is necessary for the local administration to fix the responsibility of the concerned officer and start departmental/ criminal proceedings against them, immediately to ensure justice to the victims and their families," NHRC said in its notice.

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Calling it a case of human rights violation, the commission has asked the officials to provide details on the action taken against the owner of the illegal factory, the cause of the fire and the financial aid provided to the victims.

The commission said that as per the news report, once a police team had conducted a raid at the alleged illegal factory but no action was taken by them. The factory had been operating for the past one and a half years.

Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey on Sunday had said a magisterial inquiry has been ordered in candle factory fire incident in Ghaziabad and an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased.

Free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid will be provided to the injured, he had added.

(With inputs from agencies)

The The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and DGP to open an investigation into the candle factory fire incident that took place on Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

The The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and DGP to open an investigation into the candle factory fire incident that took place on Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The commission has asked the officials to prepare a detailed on the fire within four weeks as the factory was apparently illegal. "It is necessary for the local administration to fix the responsibility of the concerned officer and start departmental/ criminal proceedings against them, immediately to ensure justice to the victims and their families," NHRC said in its notice. Also read| Candle factory caught on fire in Ghaziabad; seven dead, four injured Calling it a case of human rights violation, the commission has asked the officials to provide details on the action taken against the owner of the illegal factory, the cause of the fire and the financial aid provided to the victims. The commission said that as per the news report, once a police team had conducted a raid at the alleged illegal factory but no action was taken by them. The factory had been operating for the past one and a half years. Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey on Sunday had said a magisterial inquiry has been ordered in candle factory fire incident in Ghaziabad and an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. Free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid will be provided to the injured, he had added. (With inputs from agencies)

This is human rights violation: NHRC orders investigation in Ghaziabad factory fire

A candle factory caught fire on late Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. which has injured several workers.

The cause of the fire is yet not clear. District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey has now ordered a magisterial investigation for the factory.

He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. The victims will also be given free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid, as per the official orders.

"A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the matter. An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. Free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid will be provided to injured," Ghaziabad District Magistrate said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief and condolences for the people who lost their lives in this fire. He&nbsp;directed District Magistrate (DM) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to reach the spot of the incident and plan aids for the victims.

As of now, seven people have lost their lives and at least four people have been injured in the explosion.

(With inputs from agencies)

A candle factory caught fire on late Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. which has injured several workers. The cause of the fire is yet not clear. District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey has now ordered a magisterial investigation for the factory.

A candle factory caught fire on late Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. which has injured several workers. The cause of the fire is yet not clear. District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey has now ordered a magisterial investigation for the factory. He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. The victims will also be given free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid, as per the official orders. "A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the matter. An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. Free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid will be provided to injured," Ghaziabad District Magistrate said. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief and condolences for the people who lost their lives in this fire. He directed District Magistrate (DM) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to reach the spot of the incident and plan aids for the victims. As of now, seven people have lost their lives and at least four people have been injured in the explosion. (With inputs from agencies)

Candle factory caught on fire in Ghaziabad; seven dead, four injured

As many as 14 people, including 13 fire brigade personnel, were injured in the factory fire incident that occurred in the Peeragarhi area here on Thursday.

A fire had broken out in a factory on Thursday morning. Rescue operations by NDRF and fire personnel are underway.

"14 people have been injured in the incident, including 13 fire brigade personnel. The back portion of the building has collapsed. Fire though is under control now. Rescue operations continuing," said Rajendra Sagar, Additional DCP (Outer).

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As many as 14 people, including 13 fire brigade personnel, were injured in the factory fire incident that occurred in the Peeragarhi area here on Thursday. A fire had broken out in a factory on Thursday morning.

As many as 14 people, including 13 fire brigade personnel, were injured in the factory fire incident that occurred in the Peeragarhi area here on Thursday. A fire had broken out in a factory on Thursday morning. Rescue operations by NDRF and fire personnel are underway. "14 people have been injured in the incident, including 13 fire brigade personnel. The back portion of the building has collapsed. Fire though is under control now. Rescue operations continuing," said Rajendra Sagar, Additional DCP (Outer). Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had also expressed concerns over the fire and had tweeted, "Very sad to hear this. I am closely monitoring the situation. Fire personnel trying their best. Praying for the safety of those trapped." V sad to hear this. Am closely monitoring the situation. Fire personnel trying their best. Praying for the safety of those trapped https://t.co/sIQBPe98Zj — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 2, 2020 ×

Delhi factory fire: 14 injured, rescue operations underway

Bangladeshi firefighters found four more bodies in the charred rubble of a packaging factory that collapsed due to a major blaze over the weekend, officials said Sunday, raising the death toll to 29. 
 
Around 100 people were working at the factory on Saturday when the fire caused by an explosion in the boiler room tore through the four-storey structure on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka. 
 
Senior firefighting official Anis Mahmud said firefighters found four bodies during a search and rescue operation on Sunday evening. 
 
&quot;We eventually conducted an operation after dousing the fire and recovered four bodies,&quot; he told AFP. 
 
The official added that relatives of 10 people had filed missing persons reports in connection with the blaze. 
 
Some 70 people were also injured, some critically, in the fire at the Tampaco Foils Limited factory, which packages food and cigarette products for local and foreign brands. 
 
Another firefighter said he feared more bodies were still inside the factory in the industrial town of Tongi. 
 
&quot;There might be more bodies underneath the rubble as many people were working inside during the accident,&quot; he told AFP on the condition of anonymity. 
 
The blaze is the latest in a series of deadly accidents to hit impoverished Bangladesh, whose $27-billion garment industry is the world&#39;s second largest behind China&#39;s. 
 
The accident is the worst since the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment complex in 2013 that killed more than 1,100 people in one of the world&#39;s worst industrial disasters. 
 
That tragedy triggered international outrage and successfully put pressure on US and European clothing brands to improve deplorable safety conditions at the factories that supply them. 
 
Bangladesh factory inspector general Syed Ahmed said an investigation into the cause of Saturday&#39;s accident would be opened. 
 
&quot;We will find out the responsible people behind this disaster and will take all necessary and legal actions,&quot; Ahmed told AFP. 
 
According to the company&#39;s website, the packaging factory supplies multinational and domestic brands including British-American Tobacco Bangladesh Limited and Nestle Bangladesh Limited. 
 
Labour rights groups urged the Bangladesh government and Western companies to work harder to protect the safety of workers in their supply chains. 
 
&quot;The boiler explosion and resulting fire... demonstrates the ongoing dangers to industrial workers in that country,&quot; a statement from a consortium of groups, including the International Labor Rights Forum, said.&nbsp; 
 
(AFP)

Firefighters found four more bodies in the charred rubble of the food and cigarette packaging factory

Bangladeshi firefighters found four more bodies in the charred rubble of a packaging factory that collapsed due to a major blaze over the weekend, officials said Sunday, raising the death toll to 29. Around 100 people were working at the factory on Saturday when the fire caused by an explosion in the boiler room tore through the four-storey structure on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka. Senior firefighting official Anis Mahmud said firefighters found four bodies during a search and rescue operation on Sunday evening. "We eventually conducted an operation after dousing the fire and recovered four bodies," he told AFP. The official added that relatives of 10 people had filed missing persons reports in connection with the blaze. Some 70 people were also injured, some critically, in the fire at the Tampaco Foils Limited factory, which packages food and cigarette products for local and foreign brands. Another firefighter said he feared more bodies were still inside the factory in the industrial town of Tongi. "There might be more bodies underneath the rubble as many people were working inside during the accident," he told AFP on the condition of anonymity. The blaze is the latest in a series of deadly accidents to hit impoverished Bangladesh, whose $27-billion garment industry is the world's second largest behind China's. The accident is the worst since the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment complex in 2013 that killed more than 1,100 people in one of the world's worst industrial disasters. That tragedy triggered international outrage and successfully put pressure on US and European clothing brands to improve deplorable safety conditions at the factories that supply them. Bangladesh factory inspector general Syed Ahmed said an investigation into the cause of Saturday's accident would be opened. "We will find out the responsible people behind this disaster and will take all necessary and legal actions," Ahmed told AFP. According to the company's website, the packaging factory supplies multinational and domestic brands including British-American Tobacco Bangladesh Limited and Nestle Bangladesh Limited. Labour rights groups urged the Bangladesh government and Western companies to work harder to protect the safety of workers in their supply chains. "The boiler explosion and resulting fire... demonstrates the ongoing dangers to industrial workers in that country," a statement from a consortium of groups, including the International Labor Rights Forum, said. (AFP)

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