6 Dead After Fire Breaks Out At Glove Factory In Maharashtra

At least six workers were killed inside a hand glove manufacturing company in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where a massive fire broke out on Sunday, as reported by news agency ANI. As per the officials of the fire department, the fire broke out at around 02:15 am at the factory in Waluj MIDC area.

Speaking on the fire incident, fire officer Mohan Mungse says, "We got the call at 2.15 am. When we reached the spot, the entire factory was on fire. The local people informed us that six people were trapped inside. The bodies of six people have been recovered. Extinguishing work is in progress.".

Earlier locals had said that five workers were trapped inside the building. "Five workers are trapped inside the building located in Waluj MIDC area," said locals, as quoted by ANI. Speaking to ANI one of the workers at the company said, "There are five workers stuck inside the building".