A massive fire broke out at Serum Institute of India (SSI) in Pune on Thursday afternoon. The blaze was reported in a building near the Terminal 1 gate of the institute. As many as ten fire tenders were rushed to spot to douse the flames.
To update more, it is known, at least 5 people have died today in the fire that took place at Pune’s Serum Institute of India. ON the fire breakout, Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot and emergency services were pressed in action. However, reports now confirm that five people have lost their lives in the fire today. Adar Poonawala, CEO Serum Institute has expressed grief over the loss of lives.
Poonawala however, confirmed that the work related with Covishield manufacturing would not be affected. According to SII executive director Dr Suresh Jadhav, the fire was reported at the facility where BCG vaccine-related work was on. The covishield manufacturing unit is five minutes away from the place where fire took place.
The cause of fire is being investigated, said fire brigade officials. The plant produces multiple vaccines along with Covishield. It is being reported that fire at SII facility occurred in an under-construction building. According to the latest updates, at least 10 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot.
Emergency services have also been pressed into action. A total of four workers have been rescued so far. One team of NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) has also been moved to the site. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray is in touch with Pune Municipal Commissioner and is taking complete on-ground updates. He has directed state machinery to coordinate and ensure that situation is under control.
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