<p>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;</p>

<p>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.</p>

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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<br />
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Now the facility of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/japanese?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#japanese</a> firm Yazaki is up in flames..<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chennai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chennai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/industry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#industry</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/infra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#infra</a><br />
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<p>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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

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Employing 9K persons, this plant rolls out ~20K <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iphones?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#iphones</a>/day(14+ &amp; 15+ models)<br />
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High-tech imported machines damaged<br />
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<p>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.</p>

<p>It is also pertinent to examine whether such factories, that supply to giant global corporations compromise on safety while operating in India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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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.

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Protests have rocked the world's largest iPhone factory in China. Workers say they are being made to stay in factory premises without sufficient food. Some say they are being forced to share room with Covid patients. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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According to the reports, violent protests have erupted at Foxconn's biggest plant in China. Tensions are boiling since last month over tough restriction put in place at the plant to quash a Covid outbreak. Know more from WION correspondent, Patrick Fok.

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According to the reports, violent protests have erupted at Foxconn's biggest plant in China. Tensions are boiling since last month over tough restriction put in place at the plant to quash a Covid outbreak. Watch this report to know more.

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<p>When President Xi Jinping kicked off China's five-yearly Communist Party Congress on Sunday (October 17), he defended the zero-Covid approach adopted by the nation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Covid wreaked havoc globally after it was first reported by China in late 2019. As world economies are gradually reopening, the Covid situation in some parts of China is still alarming with the detection of cases every day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the latest, the iPhone manufacturing hub of Zhengzhou has locked down one of its most-populated districts amid a rise in Covid cases, Bloomberg reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the Zhongyuan district, nearly one million people have been ordered to stay at home. The government notice, effective from Monday, stated that the residents will go out only for Covid testing. The non-essential businesses have been shut down. This came after the lockdown of some neighborhoods last week. Officials had ruled out a citywide lockdown.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Health Commission said on Monday that China recorded 921 new COVID-19 infections on October 16, of which 245 were symptomatic and 676 were asymptomatic.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;20th Communist Party Congress: What Xi Jinping's third term means for China and the world&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, China's economy showed a substantial resurgence in the third quarter and employment was generally stable despite the economy still facing obstacles, including Covid, a senior official said on Monday (October 17).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zhao Chenxin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, told a news conference during the once-in-every-five-years Communist Party Congress: "In the face of the shock and influence of unexpected factors, China's economy has achieved a steady recovery in a relatively short period of time."&nbsp;</p>

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When President Xi Jinping kicked off China's five-yearly Communist Party Congress on Sunday (October 17), he defended the zero-Covid approach adopted by the nation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

When President Xi Jinping kicked off China's five-yearly Communist Party Congress on Sunday (October 17), he defended the zero-Covid approach adopted by the nation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Covid wreaked havoc globally after it was first reported by China in late 2019. As world economies are gradually reopening, the Covid situation in some parts of China is still alarming with the detection of cases every day. In the latest, the iPhone manufacturing hub of Zhengzhou has locked down one of its most-populated districts amid a rise in Covid cases, Bloomberg reported. ALSO READ | 20th CPC National Congress: PLA Galwan commander attended opening event In the Zhongyuan district, nearly one million people have been ordered to stay at home. The government notice, effective from Monday, stated that the residents will go out only for Covid testing. The non-essential businesses have been shut down. This came after the lockdown of some neighborhoods last week. Officials had ruled out a citywide lockdown. The National Health Commission said on Monday that China recorded 921 new COVID-19 infections on October 16, of which 245 were symptomatic and 676 were asymptomatic. WATCH | 20th Communist Party Congress: What Xi Jinping's third term means for China and the world × China's economy Meanwhile, China's economy showed a substantial resurgence in the third quarter and employment was generally stable despite the economy still facing obstacles, including Covid, a senior official said on Monday (October 17). Zhao Chenxin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, told a news conference during the once-in-every-five-years Communist Party Congress: "In the face of the shock and influence of unexpected factors, China's economy has achieved a steady recovery in a relatively short period of time." 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.

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