7 workers killed, several injured in deadly blast at Baloda Bazar’s steel plant, rescue operations underway
The incident took place in an operations unit on the outskirts of Baloda Bazar, where routine work was carried out at the time of the explosion. Local officials said that the impact of the explosion was severe, and flames and dense smoke surrounded some parts of the facility within minutes.
At least seven workers were burnt to death and several others were seriously injured following a powerful explosion at a steel mill in Chhattisgarh’s Baloda Bazar district. This triggered panic and raised new questions about industrial safety standards in the state.
The incident took place in an operations unit on the outskirts of Baloda Bazar, where routine work was carried out at the time of the explosion. Local officials said that the impact of the explosion was severe, and flames and dense smoke surrounded some parts of the facility within minutes. After hearing about the incident, emergency service teams arrived at the scene and started rescue and firefighting operations under dangerous conditions.
The explosion caused a huge fire in the facility
According to the information provided by officials familiar with the situation, an explosion occurred in one of the production units of the steel factory and caused the fire to spread rapidly. Workers in the affected area were caught off guard, leaving many with little chance of escape. While fire brigades from Baloda Bazar and surrounding districts were dispatched to control the fire, the police cordoned off the area to prevent further loss of life.
The fire was brought under control after long efforts and rescue teams were able to enter the building and take the injured. Authorities said the bodies of seven workers, most of them severely burned, were recovered from the area. While many injured workers were referred to surrounding hospitals, some of them were reported to be in critical condition.
Rescue operation continues
Regional administration officials said that ambulances were immediately put into service to transport the injured. During the prom, hospitals in Bazar and Raipur were alerted to the influx of burn victims. While medical teams provide intensive care services to seriously injured people, arrangements are made to shift patients in critical condition to better equipped facilities if necessary. Authorities have also begun the process of informing the families of the dead and injured, while local authorities coordinate relief and support measures.
The incident sent shockwaves through the local community, with many expressing concerns about safety protocols at industrial units in the area. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion, and authorities are expected to conduct a thorough review of safety standards at the facility.
