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At least 39 killed in fire at Indian pharmaceutical facility

Taanvi Sawhnay by Taanvi Sawhnay
July 2, 2025
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At least 39 killed in fire at Indian pharmaceutical facility

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The demise toll from the explosion and fire at Sigachi Industries’ SIGC.NS chemical factory in southern India has increased to at least 39, officers said on Tuesday, forcing the provider of pharma products to shut operations for 90 days.

The government of Telangana state, wherein the facility is placed, has formed a 5-member committee to investigate the incident, the cause of that’s yet to be revealed by the corporation.

The explosion on Monday also injured 34, according to officials.

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“We are still clearing the debris,” GV Narayana Rao, director of the Telangana fire disaster response service, advised Reuters, adding that the building had completely collapsed.

“Once we’re all performed with the clearing, simplest then we can be able to determine if any other body is still remaining underneath the debris or if it is all clean,” Rao stated.

Police officers stated more than 140y people were working within the plant when the incident took place. 25 of the deceased have been yet to be identified, district administrative official P.Pravinya stated.

“I got here out (of the plant) to use the restroom and heard a loud blast. It sounded like a bomb blast. I came out and noticed fire. A part of the fire also came toward me. I jumped the wall and escaped,” Chandan Gound, 32, who has been working at the factory for 6 months, told Reuters through phone.

“Many of them (the ones inside) manage to escape, but a huge number were trapped and could not come out,” Gound added.

Sigachi, which makes microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), caters to customers in the pharma, food, cosmetic and specialty chemicals sectors in nations locations ranging from the US to Australia.

MCC’s compressibility, binding properties, and capability to enhance drug launch make it a crucial ingredient in pharmaceutical production. It is likewise used to prevent the formation of lumps in food products, to hold texture of cosmetic products, and as a fat alternative in low-calorie foods.

Sigachi’s Telangana plant contributes a bit over a fourth of its total capacity of 21,700 million metric tons per annum.

Its shares dropped approximately 8% on Tuesday and were headed for their sharpest 2-day drop on record.

Sigachi halted operations at the plant for 90 days from Monday citing damage to equipment and structures. The plant is absolutely insured and the corporation is initiating claims.

In a separate incident on Tuesday, 5 people were killed and 4 others injured in a huge fire at a crackers manufacturing facility in the Sivakasi manufacturing cluster in the southern Tamil Nadu state, a fire department official said. The incident is the latest in a chain of fire accidents in the area.

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Taanvi Sawhnay

Taanvi Sawhnay

I’m Taanvi Sawhnay, known as Tan, a professional blogger with a deep interest in the global chemical industry. I’ve spent years writing for various platforms, delivering insightful analysis and up-to-date news. At ChemDive, I share my knowledge and passion, making complex industry trends accessible to professionals, academics, and enthusiasts alike. My goal is to engage readers with clear, informative content while keeping them informed about the latest developments in the chemical world.

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