"More than 100 of our firemen and over 30 of our fire units are present at the spot... We are making every effort... So far, there is no information on any casualties. The fire will be brought under control very soon...," Deputy Chief Fire Officer said.
A Fire Official on the day of the incident said, "An explosion occurred at Vijaysai Pharma chemical industry while chemicals were being mixed, likely due to a short circuit. One employee, Pawan Kumar, aged 35, died on the spot.
The incident occurred at the central warehouse of the institute, where large quantities of chemical substances and various research materials were stored.
BJP president Nitin Nabin has condoled the loss of lives in a chemical factory fire incident in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi and said the local administration is providing all possible relief and assistance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Bhiwadi fire incident and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
A fire broke out in the cellar of a Narayana school building in Miyapur, prompting a swift response from fire officials. One fire vehicle from Kukatpally arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control, Hyderabad fire officials said.