Two employees died after a fire broke out at a plastics recycling plant operated by a subsidiary of Ganesha Ecosphere in Telangana. The company said the victims died due to smoke inhalation, and the incident came to light after firefighting operations were completed.
The fire erupted on Thursday at the company's recycling facility. Emergency response teams and firefighters rushed to the site and managed to bring the blaze under control. However, two workers who were inside the plant succumbed to smoke inhalation. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and an investigation is underway.
Ganesha Ecosphere expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased employees and assured them of all necessary financial assistance and support. The company also said it would fully cooperate with the authorities during the investigation into the accident.
The incident has once again highlighted the importance of strict industrial safety standards in manufacturing and recycling facilities. Authorities are examining whether all prescribed safety protocols were followed at the plant.
