Overview
- One employee died when a drum exploded during a solvent filling and chemical‑mixing operation at the unit in Yadadri‑Bhuvanagiri district around 2 pm.
- Fire engines from Pochampally and Choutuppal reached the site and brought the blaze under control after thick smoke rose from the block.
- The explosion was captured on the company’s CCTV cameras, and another worker in the same block escaped without injury.
- Police and a CLUES team collected samples for examination, with officials saying the exact cause will be known after analysis and that action could follow if lapses are found.
- Reports differ on the victim’s identity and the company’s exact name, and a fire official suggested a possible short circuit while authorities have not confirmed a definitive cause.