Chandigarh, May 19 -- A massive fire broke out at a chemical manufacturing factory in the industrial area of Sector-5 in Haryana's Rewari on Tuesday, triggering panic after loud explosions were heard from inside the premises shortly after the blaze erupted.
According to officials, flames rapidly engulfed the factory building, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky that was reportedly visible from nearly 10 kilometres away. Eyewitnesses said people inside the premises were heard shouting for help as the fire intensified.
At the time of the incident, around 30 workers were present inside the factory during the morning shift. Most of them managed to escape the premises in time and avoid major injuries.
Police officials said at lea...