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Fire at Jodhpur chemical plant kills several, 14 injured taken to hospital
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jodhpur
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:36 AM
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A blaze erupted at a chemical factory in Jodhpur, resulting in multiple deaths and 14 people being hospitalized with injuries.
A fire broke out at a chemical manufacturing unit in Jodhpur earlier today, engulfing parts of the facility in flames. The incident was reported to local authorities and emergency services rushed to the scene.
Preliminary reports indicate that several workers lost their lives in the blaze, while 14 others sustained injuries ranging from burns to smoke inhalation. All injured persons were promptly transferred to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Medical teams attending to the victims said that most of the injured are in stable condition after receiving first‑aid and advanced care. Doctors emphasized the need for continuous monitoring, especially for those with severe burns.
Police and fire officials have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, while relief efforts for the families of the deceased are underway.
Preliminary reports indicate that several workers lost their lives in the blaze, while 14 others sustained injuries ranging from burns to smoke inhalation. All injured persons were promptly transferred to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Medical teams attending to the victims said that most of the injured are in stable condition after receiving first‑aid and advanced care. Doctors emphasized the need for continuous monitoring, especially for those with severe burns.
Police and fire officials have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, while relief efforts for the families of the deceased are underway.