Maharashtra, A severe fire at a hand glove manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, resulted in the deaths of at least six people. The blaze erupted in the early hours of Sunday, trapping several workers inside the building.

According to Kashmir Media Service, Fire Department officials arriving at the scene encountered the factory fully engulfed in flames. Initial information from locals suggested that six individuals were trapped inside. Upon entering the building, fire officers discovered six bodies, all severely charred. Efforts to extinguish the fire are ongoing.

Initially, there were claims from locals that at least five workers were trapped inside the facility. This number was later confirmed to be six by Fire Department officials. Some workers managed to escape the blaze, but others were not as fortunate. It was reported that 10-15 workers were asleep in the building when the fire started.

The precise cause of the fire remains unknown, and fire dousing operations are still underway. Further details are expected as the investigation into the incident continues.