07 Nov 2024 | 10:11 AM UTC
India: Fire occurring at a pharmaceutical factory at Vapi, Gujarat State, afternoon of Nov. 7
Officials responding to a fire at a pharmaceutical factory owned by Themis Medicare Limited in Vapi, Gujarat State, India, on Nov. 7.
Authorities are responding to a fire in a pharmaceutical factory owned by Themis Medicare Limited Company located in Vapi, Gujarat State, as of the afternoon of Nov. 7. Initial reports indicate that several fire trucks are at the scene attempting to control the flames.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the affected area. Authorities may restrict access to nearby roads to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles. Officials may also mandate building evacuations in the vicinity as a precaution until clearance operations and investigations end.
Vapi is around 91km (56.5 miles) South of Surat.
Avoid the impacted area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors to avoid smoke exposure, 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 advisories, including evacuation orders.
