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Amritsar fire: Four lives lost in pharmaceutical factory fire; ongoing rescue operations

The presence of a substantial chemical stock at the factory could be the fire's cause, but no official confirmation exists

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Annesha Barua -- October 06th 2023 09:33 AM -- Updated: October 06th 2023 10:25 AM
Amritsar fire: Four lives lost in pharmaceutical factory fire; ongoing rescue operations

Amritsar fire: Four lives lost in pharmaceutical factory fire; ongoing rescue operations

Amritsar, October 06: Tragedy struck in Amritsar as a massive fire engulfed a pharmaceutical factory on Majitha Road, claiming the lives of at least four individuals on Thursday night. The cause of the fire remains unconfirmed, though the presence of a significant quantity of chemicals in the factory raises concerns.


Details of the incident reveal that work was in progress at the factory, with laborers present inside when the fire erupted. Quick response from fire tenders helped bring the inferno under control, but not before it had claimed four lives.

Rescue operations are currently in progress as authorities work to ascertain the extent of the damage and ensure the safety of those affected by the devastating fire. The investigation will aim to determine the exact cause of this tragic incident.

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