Nashik, Feb. 4 -- A massive fire suddenly broke out in a chemicals factory located near Mohadari forest park in Malegaon industrial estate area of Sinnar taluka in the district today.
The fire broke out around 11:45 AM in the morning at Vima Aromatics. Flames and plumes of smoke were visible from a distance, causing panic in the area.
Fortunately, there were no casualties.
Firefighting teams from the Malegaon industrial estate and the Sinnar Municipal Council immediately arrived at the scene and are making strenuous efforts to extinguish the fire. However, due to the intensity of the fire, it is not yet under control.
Since the company manufactures powder used in making incense sticks, a large quantity of chemicals was stored in drums o...