Fire and blast in dombivali midc factory

As per the information, the fire after a blast was reported at Amber Chemical Company in M.I.D.C. Phase-02, Sonarpada, Dombivali (East).

The officials said that the information has also been received that many vehicles and many houses were damaged due to the explosion.

The blast was so loud that it could be heard a kilometre away, an eyewitness told the PTI.

The Glass windows of adjoining building suffered cracks as a result of the blast, he added.

Fire and police personnel have reached the spot, the official said, adding efforts are on to bring the blaze under control, the civic body said.