Seven workers were burnt alive when a fire broke out in a chemical factory in Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi town on Monday, February 16, 2026. Photo credit: X/ANI
Seven workers were burnt alive when a fire broke out in a chemical factory in Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi town on Monday (February 16, 2026), officials said. Two workers remain trapped inside the unit.
The fire broke out in Bhiwadi’s Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area.
Additional District Magistrate Sumita Mishra said police came to know about the incident during a routine patrol following which a rescue operation was launched immediately.
“Nine people were trapped inside. Seven bodies have been taken out so far,” she said, adding that frenetic efforts were underway to rescue the remaining two workers.
PM, Vice President Radhakrishnan condole loss of lives in Bhiwadi factory fire
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday (February 16, 2026) condoled the death of factory workers and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The fire mishap in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, is tragic and deeply saddening, the Prime Minister’s Office said on X, quoting Mr. Modi.
“My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured,” the Prime Minister said.
In a social media post, the Vice President said he was deeply saddened by the tragic fire. “Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured,” Mr. Radhakrishnan said.
Published – February 16, 2026 12:30 pm IST
