A major explosion in a chemical company’s boiler in the Dombivli area of the Thane district in Maharashtra on Thursday afternoon resulted in up to 7 fatalities and 48 injuries. As per reports, the fire broke out after four boilers exploded inside the factory. The incident was reported from Phase 2 of the Dombivli MIDC area. 

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According to initial reports, due to fire the stored chemicals in the factory got inflamed triggering a huge blaze. The fire seems to have spread to the surrounding locality. 

#BreakingNews: महाराष्ट्र के डोंबिवली में बड़ा हादसा, केमिकल फैक्ट्री में ब्लास्ट से लगी आग#Maharashtra #Fire | @priyasi90 pic.twitter.com/NXolloNXqP

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As per reports, about 30 individuals have been evacuated from the structure. Ambulances and more than ten fire engines are present at the location. Officials estimate that it may take over four hours to douse the fire.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Fire breaks out due to a boiler explosion in a factory located in the MIDC area in Dombivli. More than four fire tenders rushed to the site.

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No causalities have been reported so far, however, some people were injured in the explosion. 

This is a developing story.