6 laborers died, 13 injured, four people were residents of Bihar due to fierce fire in chemical factory

A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory located in Musunuru village of Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh late last night. 6 laborers have died due to scorching in the fire. Apart from this, 13 people have also been injured in this accident. The CM and Governor of the state have expressed grief over the accident. The CM has also announced compensation for the affected.

It is being told that the name of the factory where the fire started is Porus Private Limited. Police said that the factory used to deliver polymer raw materials. The fire started in the factory due to leaking of the container. Soon the fire engulfed the entire factory.

DSP Nujeevedu said, 'A container leaked in the factory and suddenly flames came out of a manhole. A total of five people died on the spot and one died on the way to the hospital. 12 people have also been injured in the accident.

State CM Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced compensation. Reddy announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased, Rs 5 lakh to those with serious injuries and Rs 2 lakh to those with minor injuries. Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhushan Harichandan has condoled the incident.