At least 4 people were killed and 25 severely injured after a major fire broke out in the industrial area of Dombivli following a boiler explosion at the Amber Chemical Company on Thursday (May 23).

Huge plumes of smoke were visible as the sound of the explosion reportedly reached as far as three kilometres away from the blast site. The fire spread to nearby factories, and the entire area is being evacuated.

Yasin Tadvi, chief of the disaster management cell of the Thane civic body, stated that the explosion tore through the chemicals factory around 1:40 p.m..

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that eight people who were trapped on the premises have been rescued.

“Arrangements have been made to treat the injured, and more ambulances have been prepared. I have discussed with the Thane collector, and they are also on their way to the scene... Teams from NDRF, TDRF, and the fire brigade have been summoned,” he said. “I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he added.

At least two were killed and 45 severely injured after a major fire broke out in the industrial area of Dombivli after a boiler blasted at the Amber Chemical Company on Thursday. Huge plumes of smoke were seen as the sound of the explosion reportedly reached as far as 3km away from the blast site.
Massive fire in Dombivli after boiler blast in factory: 2 dead, 45 injured . Building glass shattered 1 km away from the explosion area
The workers of the factory were immediately taken out while there was no report of any casualty. The fire spread to nearby factories and the entire area is being evacuated.

Yasin Tadvi, chief of the disaster management cell of the Thane civic body, informed that the explosion ripped through the chemicals factory around 1.40 pm.

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said eight people, who were trapped on the premises, have been rescued.

“Arrangements have been made to treat the injured and more ambulances have been kept ready. I have discussed with the Thane collector and they are also reaching the spot... Teams of NDRF, TDRF, and fire brigade have been called,” he said on X. “I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he added.