02 Apr 2024 | 06:47 AM UTC
India: Factory fire ongoing at MIDC Industrial Area in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra State, April 2
Emergency crews responding to a factory fire at MIDC Industrial Area in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra State, India, April 2. Disruptions likely.
Emergency crews are responding to a factory fire at Navabharat Industrial Chemical Company in the MIDC Industrial Area of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra State, the morning of April 2. The cause of the blaze is unclear. There are no immediate reports of casualties or the fire spreading to other compounds.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions will likely continue in the affected area over the coming hours. Authorities will probably restrict access to nearby roads to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles. Officials may also mandate building evacuations and business closures in the vicinity as a precaution until clearance operations and investigations end.
The incident site is approximately 4 km (3 miles) east of Mumbai.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official instructions including evacuation orders.
