20191208 Gurugram: Fire breaks out at plastic manufacturing unit in Manesar
India Dec 08 2019 “Building” “Factories”
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Gurugram: Fire breaks out at plastic manufacturing unit in Manesar
Updated: 2019–12–08
GURUGRAM: A fire broke out at a plastic manufacturing plant in Industrial Model Town (IMT), Manesar on Sunday afternoon.
The fire was brought under control in one-and-a-half-hour and no injuries were reported.
According to police, security guards posted at the entry gate of the company spotted smoke coming out of the building and they immediately informed the police and fire department . A team from IMT Manesar police station and Manesar fire station rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control.
A large quantity of products were gutted in the fire. Exact cost of damage has not been determined yet. Palak Plastic Pvt Ltd located in sector 8, IMT Manesar is a manufacturer and supplier of PVC Products and foam parts.
“Short circuit was possible to cause of the fire. We are investigating the case. The fire broke out on the first floor and it escalated to the third floor,” said fire safety officer IS Kashyap, adding, the factory has a huge quantity of plastic products due to which fire spread rapidly.
He said as it was Sunday, the building was empty and no one sustained any injuries.
Web Source: The times of India