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The fire has been successfully doused and authorities are yet ascertain the cause of the fire.
According to reports, a fire broke out on the premises of the sparkle-candle manufacturing factory in Hubballi in Dharwad district yesterday evening.
As soon as the fire department was informed about the fire, several fire tenders were rushed to the spot. People from nearby areas rushed to help those caught inside the factory and tried to douse the fire.
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While speaking to media, Dharwad area’s district collector Gurudatta Hegde, who was present on the spot of the incident, said, “A fire incident has been reported in Tarihal industrial area. 8 people sustained burn injuries, of which 3 in critical condition.”
“We are accessing material and probing for irregularities by the factory and its owner. The reasons behind the fire break out is yet to be ascertained,” he added.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
