Major fire breaks out at MSEZ chemical unit
The Hindu
Extensive damage, but no casualties
A major fire broke out at a chemical unit in the Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) in Permude under Bajpe police limits near here on Saturday. While the unit reportedly suffered extensive damage, there were no casualties and the fire was brought under control. The fire broke out in a portion of a plant of Catasynth Speciality Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. at around 2 p.m. The plant engineer told officials that he noticed a spark in the tanker of the plant. + Fire tenders made use of foam to bring it under control by 4.30 p.m. A constant watch will be kept throughout the night on the solvent fire and it will be put off using water.More Related News