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Two Workers Killed in Blaze at Uttar Pradesh Tyre Factory
A fire at a tyre oil processing facility in Uttar Pradesh's Gajner district claimed two lives on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred while workers were engaged in loading operations at the factory.
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A major fire broke out at the Om JVRD factory located near Jariha village in Gajner, approximately 44 kilometres from the district headquarters, around 5:30 pm on Tuesday. Six workers were engaged in loading tyres into a tank when the fire erupted, according to officials overseeing the investigation.
Two of the workers present at the facility died in the incident, while details regarding the other four workers and their condition remain under investigation. Emergency services responded to the scene, with fire brigades working to contain and extinguish the blaze.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Officials have launched an inquiry into the incident to determine the circumstances that led to the outbreak. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire spread rapidly due to the flammable materials stored at the facility.
The incident marks another workplace safety concern in the state's industrial sector. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough examination of safety protocols and operational procedures at the factory to prevent similar occurrences in future.