Chhattisgarh: Fire erupts at chemical factory in Durg, flames seen billowing into sky | VIDEO

In a tragic incident, a fire erupted in a chemical factory in Chhattisgarh's Durg district on Monday. According to the police, there was no report of anyone getting injured in the incident. 

Speaking to the media, Durg Additional Superintendent of Police (Urban) Abhishek Jha said the blaze occurred in an oil paint factory located in the Light Industrial Area under Jamul police station limits at around 7 pm. He said the fire was brought under control sometime later.

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No one injured in incident

"Three fire tenders were rushed to the site. No one was injured in the incident. The cause of the fire is not known," Jha informed. Meanwhile, flames billowing from the unit were visible from the nearby residential area.

(With inputs from agencies)

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