3 killed in fire at steel plant in Jharkhand's Ramgarh
A turbine explosion at a sponge iron factory in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district resulted in the deaths of three engineers and left one person injured. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident following protests from residents regarding potential safety lapses.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding industrial safety standards and accountability in manufacturing sectors in India.
RAMGARH: Three engineers were burnt alive and another suffered injuries after a turbine blast triggered a major fire at the captive power plant of a private sponge iron factory in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district in the early hours of Saturday.According to police and factory officials, the explosion occurred around 4am inside the power generation unit while engineers, technical staff and other workers were on night duty.The blast reportedly took place in the turbine section, leading to a fire that rapidly spread through the control room area.Chief factory inspector Manish Sinha said the deceased were identified as Sanjiv Kumar Keshari (50) of Ranchi, Vineet Mahto (25) of Jaridih in Bokaro district and Abhishek Pandey (24) of Garhwa.Another employee, Tarun Rawani, sustained injuries and was admitted to a hospital in Ramgarh for treatment.Emergency response teams and factory personnel rushed to the site and brought the blaze under control.
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