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Severe fire engulfs Sarda Bio Polymers factory in Pali, three workers severely burned
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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A massive blaze broke out late Sunday at the gum‑gwar unit of Sarda Bio Polymers in Pali’s Fourth Phase industrial area, leaving three laborers with burns covering up to 70% of their bodies and trapping two others.
A fierce fire erupted late on Sunday at the gum‑gwar plant of Sarda Bio Polymers, located in the Fourth Phase of the industrial police jurisdiction in Pali, Rajasthan. Witnesses reported thick black smoke and flames spreading rapidly across the production floor.
Emergency services dispatched eight fire‑engine units to the scene. Firefighters managed to control the blaze after several hours of intensive effort, while simultaneously rescuing two workers who were trapped inside the facility.
Three laborers suffered severe burns, with medical reports indicating that up to 70% of their bodies were affected. They were rushed to a nearby hospital for critical care. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and assess compliance with safety regulations.
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of industrial safety in the region, prompting officials to reiterate the need for stricter adherence to fire‑prevention protocols in manufacturing units.
Emergency services dispatched eight fire‑engine units to the scene. Firefighters managed to control the blaze after several hours of intensive effort, while simultaneously rescuing two workers who were trapped inside the facility.
Three laborers suffered severe burns, with medical reports indicating that up to 70% of their bodies were affected. They were rushed to a nearby hospital for critical care. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and assess compliance with safety regulations.
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of industrial safety in the region, prompting officials to reiterate the need for stricter adherence to fire‑prevention protocols in manufacturing units.