People feared dead after fire at chemical plant near Mumbai

A call about a fire at a chemical plant in Palghar’s Tarapur chemical zone came at 7 p.m. local time, the Boisar Fire Brigade spokesman told CNN.

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The number of injured or dead could not be confirmed, the spokesman said. Rescue operations are ongoing.

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Local media report at least four chemical plant workers are dead, with some outlets reporting eight deaths.