At least three workers die in steel factory fire in Ramgarh, Jharkhand
A fire at the Maa Chinnamastika Ispat steel factory in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, resulted in the deaths of three employees. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze, which originated in the facility's captive power plant.
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Industrial accidents in manufacturing hubs highlight ongoing concerns regarding workplace safety standards and regulatory oversight in India's industrial sector.
At least three employees of a steel factory in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district died, and one was injured after a fire broke out in the unit, police said on Saturday (August 22, 2026).
The blaze spread from a captive power plant in the steel factory in Helal at midnight on Friday (August 21, 2026), they said.
"At least four employees received severe burn injuries. Three of them died during treatment in a hospital," Ramgarh Superintendent of Police (SP), Mukesh Kumar Lunayat, told PTI .
He said the exact cause of the fire is being investigated.
Barkakana Police Station in-charge Uma Shankar Verma said the deceased have been identified as Sanjeev, Vinit and Abhishek, he said.
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