KATHMANDU: At least six people died and 10 to 12 others sustained injuries after a fire broke out at a chemical factory in the Eluru district of Andhra Pradesh, The Indian Express reported.
The fire in the factory at Akkireddygudem was possibly caused by a nitric acid leak, a police official said.
The state government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 5 lakh to those injured in the fire.
Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan expressed anguish over the fire incident and extended condolences to the bereaved families, according to The Indian Express.
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