Inferno engulfs chemical factory at Muzzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar, Dec 18 (ANI): A massive fire engulfed in a chemical factory here on Friday.

The fire broke out at Magna Industries located in Mansoorpur industrial area of Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh, at around 6.30 in the morning.

The fire is said to have started because of a sudden blast in the factory.

"This is a chemical factory and it had caught fire this morning. Three of its employees suffered burns. Three fire vehicles are engaged here and the fire is somewhat under control now," said D.K. Kain, Superintendent of Police (SP), Muzaffarnagar.

Fire fighters were busy in controlling the fire that raged inside the factory.

One fire fighter was also injured while dousing the fire. (ANI)