SURAT: A massive fire broke out at a chemical warehouse in the Sachin industrial area of Surat on Wednesday, triggering a series of explosions and initiating a large emergency response, officials said.
The blaze erupted at a warehouse belonging to Aether Industries located in the Hoziwala compound in Sachin GIDC, where large quantities of chemicals were reportedly stored.
Preliminary information indicated that several chemical drums caught fire, leading to repeated explosions inside the facility.
Officials said more than 20 blasts were reported as the fire intensified, with explosions continuing as chemical containers ruptured under the heat.
The blasts were strong enough to damage nearby structures.