A fire broke out in a SIDCUl thermocol disposable factory on Monday morning, leaving one injured. The victim was admitted to Metro Hospital in SIDCUl. The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained, though investigation is on. It is learnt that earlier too, blaze broke out in the factory.
Around 9.30 am, the fire station in SIDCUl was informed of the smoke billowing out of the factory located in Sector 3 of SIDCUl. A dozen of factory workers was present in the premises when the fire broke out.
Special officer SIDCUl police station Ritu Raj said, “Fire broke out at Sidhant Chemical Thermoware company and within seconds it engulfed the whole factory. We vacated the surrounding areas promptly.
It is being investigated whether the company has put all the required fire safety measures into place and whether it has taken the NOC from the fire department. One person was injured who was later admitted to Metro Hospital with minor burns.”
Fire safety officer P S Bhandari said, “On receiving the information, one fire fighting van from CISF was immediately rushed to the spot. later, two from Mayapur fire station and three from other stations were sent too. The flame was put out after around four and a half hours.”