7 workers dead in fire at Pune factory, several feared trapped

At least five workers died in a fire at a chemical plant in Maharashtra’s Pune district on Monday, PTI reported. Dozens were feared trapped.

The number of people killed has reached 12, according to ANI and the Hindustan Times. Visuals on social media showed thick plumes of smoke emanating from the facility.

At least six fire tenders were sent to the plant belonging to SVA Aqua Technologies in Pune’s Mulshi taluka, PTI reported.