Pakistan, July 1 -- At least 36 people have died and 36 others were injured after a massive fire broke out at a Sigachi Industries chemical factory in Telangana, India, following a powerful explosion. The incident occurred on Monday and has left the facility in ruins, according to emergency officials.

GV Narayana Rao, Director of the Telangana Fire Disaster Response team, stated that the building collapsed completely due to the blast. Rescue workers are still removing debris, and authorities fear more bodies could be found underneath. He added that a full assessment will only be possible once the entire site is cleared.

The explosion took place at a Sigachi facility known for producing microcrystalline cellulose, a compound commonly use...