Fire Erupts at Factory in Pali, Rajasthan; Three Workers Injured, Two Missing

Pali, October 19 (Daily Kiran) : A severe fire broke out late at night in a factory located in the industrial area of the fourth phase in Gwar village, Pali, causing chaos and concern among the local community. Three workers suffered serious burns and were rushed to a nearby hospital. Due to the severity of their injuries, they were subsequently referred to Jodhpur for advanced treatment.

At the time of the incident, 17 workers were on-site when the fire unexpectedly ignited, quickly escalating into a large blaze. The situation became chaotic as flames and smoke filled the air. Emergency services, including the fire department and police, were alerted immediately.

Given the fire’s intensity, fire engines from nearby areas, including Sumerpur, Rani, Falna, and Sojat, were summoned to assist. Firefighters faced significant challenges in controlling the blaze, even resorting to breaking down walls with JCB machines to access the flames directly. They finally managed to bring the fire under control early in the morning.

The search for two missing workers began after the fire was extinguished. Their phones were ringing but unanswered, raising concerns among their colleagues and families. Rescue teams are actively searching for the missing individuals, but there is currently no information regarding their condition.

Upon receiving news of the incident, local police and administrative officials, including City CO Mangalesh Chundawat, arrived at the scene to assess the situation and oversee rescue efforts. Firefighters and police worked together to control the fire and search for any potentially trapped workers.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, and an assessment of the damage will be conducted once the situation is stabilized. The primary focus now is to locate the missing workers, as anxiety continues to mount in the industrial area following the disaster.