Massive fire breaks out at chemical factory in Bengaluru

Four workers who were in the factory were able to escape unharmed when the fire broke. While no casualties have been reported so far, efforts are on to evacuate residents

A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Bapuji Nagar on November 10, Tuesday afternoon.

Five fire tenders are attempting to bring the blaze under control as the factory is in a residential area near Mahadev School in New Guddadahalli.

Four workers who were in the factory were able to escape unharmed. While no casualties have been reported so far, efforts are on to evacuate residents.

The Byararayanapura police are supervising evacuation operations. As the area is congested, fire tenders are finding it difficult to get to the spot.

ACP Kengeri-subdivision Krishnakumar and Police Inspector Lingaraju were at the spot where the fire broke out and are investigating to find the cause of the fire.