Rajasthan Chemical Unit Fire Kills 7, Several Injured; PM Modi Offers Condolences
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CNBC TV18•16-02-2026, 16:08
Rajasthan Chemical Unit Fire Kills 7, Several Injured; PM Modi Offers Condolences
- •A devastating fire at a chemical factory in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi killed at least seven workers and injured several others.
- •The incident occurred on February 16 in the Khushkhera industrial area, triggering a large-scale rescue operation.
- •Around 25 workers were present; seven bodies recovered, with efforts to locate two more initially trapped individuals.
- •Preliminary investigation suggests the unit had a license for readymade garments, but small explosives and firecracker materials were found.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences, and Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra called it a "serious matter."
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