Massive fire engulfs plastic barrel manufacturing plant in Bharuch

Major fire broke out at the Time Mouser company, a plastic barrel manufacturing unit, located near Urchad village on the Jambusar-Padra Road in Bharuch district. The incident, which occurred early in the morning, led to the entire plant being engulfed in flames.

Firefighters Struggle for Hours

Upon receiving the report, fire brigades from Vadodara, Bharuch, and Jambusar rushed to the scene to contain the rapidly spreading fire. The intensity of the blaze forced authorities to temporarily shut down the Jambusar-Padra state highway as a precautionary measure.

After a relentless effort spanning over seven hours, firefighters successfully brought the fire under control. Officials from the fire safety department, health department, and police administration were present at the site to oversee the operations. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.

Concerns Over Fire Safety in Bharuch

Bharuch, known as an industrial hub, has witnessed frequent fire incidents in recent times. The latest fire has once again raised concerns over fire safety protocols in the region. There is growing demand for stricter enforcement of fire safety regulations to prevent such occurrences in the future.

Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the fire and assess compliance with safety norms at the affected manufacturing facility.