A deadly fire broke out in the Polybutadiene Rubber (PBR) plant of Reliance Industries today in the early morning. As per sources, the accident took place at around 3:20 am in the morning when three employees were inside while others had gone out to get food. The fire was brought in control after the arrival of fire brigade on time. Later, the cops also arrived.
The three deceased have been identified as Arun Dabhi (49), Pritesh Patel and Mahendra Jadav (42). They were taken to the SSG Hospital for the post-mortem examination at 9 am where they succumbed to their injuries.
Arun’s wife said that her husband had been working in the factory for 20 years as a plant operator and supervisor on contractual basis.
The deadly incident was informed to the families over the phone at 7 in the morning. It is alleged that the families of the deceased weren’t confronted or consoled by higher authorities and are now questioning on the safety of the working labours at the factory.
Deceased Mahendra Jadav’s brother, Mukesh is asking for a job or a fair compensation for the family members to help with the education of the children.
Three dead in fire blast at Reliance in Vadodara
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