Navi Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out at chemical factory

Fire at Mehak Chemical company

A fire broke out in a chemical company in Pavane MIDC of Navi Mumbai on Thursday morning. The fire spread due to the explosion of chemicals, and no casualties were reported.

As per the eye witness, the fire was reported in Mehak Chemical company around 7:30 am. The company is located at plot numbers W5 and W6. As soon as the fire started workers ran out of the company, said locals.

Navi Mumbai Fire Brigade reached the spot, and a team of fire bridge tried to control the fire, but the fire spread due to the chemical explosions. After 10 am, the fire brigade team took the fire under control.

The exact cause of the fire is not clear. A few days ago there was a fire in a company in Taloja.