Pune blaze: 7 workers dead in factory fire, several feared trapped

New Delhi: At least 7 labourers were charred to death after blaze engulfed a company in Pune today noon. According to initial reports, 15-20 workers, including a few women, were said to be trapped inside the building when the fire broke out.

Till last reports, fire has been doused. About 3-4 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flame. According to reports, the fire is said to have taken place at around 4:30 pm on Monday.

Maharashtra | 7 dead and 10 missing in massive fire incident at a company in Ghotawade Phata, Pune. Out of 37 on-duty employees, 20 have been rescued: Fire Department pic.twitter.com/wZs6j5UVwe

— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2021

“Out of 37 employees, 20 people have been rescued while the team is searching for those feared dead,” said Fire Department.