A major fire broke out at a cosmetics factory in Himachal Pradesh's Solan on Friday, claiming the life of one woman, leaving 31 people injured and nine others missing. The incident prompted a massive firefighting operation involving over 22 vehicles, including fire brigade teams from Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.
Firefighter Sanjeev provided an update on the ongoing operations and said: More than 22 vehicles were called out, including fire brigade vehicles from Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, as well as vehicles from nearby industries brought in to douse the fire. There is. We are continuing to extinguish the fire from outside. The exact number of casualties cannot be determined. ”
Prem Singh, the father of one of the victims injured in the fire, narrated the harrowing experience of searching for his daughter Rakhi, 23, an employee at a cosmetics factory. Despite arriving at the scene as soon as they learned of her incident, they continue to search for her daughter's name from the list of the injured.
Himachal Pradesh Police (DGP) Director General Sanjay Kundus assured that action will be taken after the rescue operations are completed. “This is a perfume factory and the fire was difficult to control due to the use of chemicals and ethyl alcohol inside the factory. Our first priority is to get the injured to the hospital. Rescue and Relief Operations Action will be initiated after this is completed. Fire personnel, NDRF and SDRF are working to control the fire,” Kundu said.
The difficult nature of fires caused by chemicals and ethyl alcohol in cosmetics factories further complicates firefighting efforts. As rescue efforts continue, the community anxiously awaits further updates on the missing persons and the overall impact of the tragic incident.
