20220723 Karnataka: Fire breaks out at sparkle candle factory in Hubballi, eight injured
India Jul 23 2022 “Building” “Factories”
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Karnataka: Fire breaks out at sparkle candle factory in Hubballi, eight injured
Updated: 2022-07-23
HUBBALLI: As many as eight workers, including six women, were injured when fire broke out at a shed belonging to a sparkle candle factory in Tarihal Industrial Area in the outskirts of Hubballi on Saturday.
Eyewitnesses said that the fire broke out suddenly in the shed and spread within a few seconds. “We could see someone caught under fire, but we were helpless as the fire was spreading rapidly”, they added. They also said that plastic material like barrels, buckets, cans, and other flammables ignited the fire. Seeing the tragedy, nearby residents, especially women, were panicking and shouting for help. Whole area was covered by smoke after the fire.
Personnel of Fire and Emergency Services and police rushed to the spot. Fire personnel faced hurdles as the fire was thick after windblow and some igniting material was being blasted. They could rescue over 8 persons and police sent them to the KIMS Hospital, where sources said the condition of two admitted is critical.
Police commissioner Labhu Ram said that the injured are identified as Vijayalaxmi, 34, Channavva, 42 Nannima, 35, Prema 20, Mallik, 18, Maleppa, Gouravva and another one.
It was a tough time for police to control the mob. MLA Arvind Bellad, police commissioner Labhu Ram, DCP Sahil Bagla and others visited the spot.
Speaking to reporters, MLA Bellad said that fire would break out by 4.30pm.
“We have learnt the factory was set up just 15 days ago by one Shaikh. Sparkle candles, used in birthday celebrations are being manufactured here. As soon as they received the information, police arranged ambulances and hospitals while 15 fire vehicles arrived. Rescue team was here within 15 minutes and even the police dared to enter the shed to rescue workers. We are told that the factory owner Shaikh, who is absconding now, had not obtained a safety certificate from the fire department. On prima facie safety measures were neglected here. Police will take a call on such issues during their investigation. We have also instructed doctors in KIMS to take proper care of injured”, he added.
Web Source: The Times of India