Eight persons, including three women and a child, were killed in a massive fire at a factory in Maharashtra's Solapur district on Sunday, May 18. Prima facie, a short in the circuit triggered the blaze around 3:45 am at Central Textile Mills situated on the Akkalkot Road in Solapur MIDC.
The deceased individuals include the factory owner, identified as Haji Usman Hasanbhai Mansuri, three members of his family, including his one-and-a-half-year-old grandson, and four workers. An official said the deceased individuals included three women.
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Due to the intensity of the blaze, it took five to six hours for Fire Brigade personnel to control the raging flames. Fire-fighting operations are underway at the spot.