Factory fire accident claims six lives in Andhra Pradesh

A fire accident at ‘Porus Labs,’ a chemical manufacturing unit in Akkireddigudem village of Eluru District, left at least six people dead and 12 injured.

The fire reportedly broke out after leakage of nitric acid caused an explosion. Five people died almost immediately, while another victim succumbed to the injuries at the hospital.

Most of the injured have sustained severe burns, and the Vice-President and Prime Minister have wished for their speedy recovery.

Pained by the loss of lives in a fire accident at a chemical factory in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) April 14, 2022

Pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap at a chemical unit in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2022

The Andhra Pradesh government announced a compensation of Rs. 25 Lakh for the bereaved families, Rs. 5 Lakh for the seriously injured, and Rs. 2 Lakh for other victims.