Crime & Law · India
Fire at Jodhpur chemical factory injures firefighters
A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, around 5:30 pm on Wednesday. NDTV reported the plant was in the Ganesh Nagar area. The blaze ignited a drum containing chemicals, causing an explosion while firefighters were dousing the fire, according to Hindustan. Deccan Herald and NDTV said 14 firefighters were injured; Punjab Kesari and Hindustan said 13 were burned. Dainik Jagran placed the fire in Badalpur, Greater Noida, and said 21 fire engines took four hours to bring it under control. A former chief minister wrote that the incident was “very concerning” and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (3): Deccan Herald, Hindustan (Hindi), NDTV
- Right (2): Dainik Jagran, Punjab Kesari