Two Workers Overcome by Smoke in Chak Jhumra Chemical Factory Fire

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Fire broke out in xylene chemical drums at Al-Rehman Chemical Factory in the FIEDMC estate, Chak Jhumra
Two workers, Arman (22) and Adeel (35), were overcome by smoke and shifted to THQ Hospital Chak Jhumra
There was no loss of life and the fire was fully controlled

FAISALABAD: Two workers were overcome by chemical smoke after drums of xylene caught fire at a Chak Jhumra factory.

According to Rescue 1122, the fire broke out in drums of xylene chemical stored at Al-Rehman Chemical Factory in the FIEDMC industrial estate.

A Rescue 1122 scout stands before blackened drums at the chemical factory fire in FIEDMC Chak Jhumra

Rescue 1122 crews at work during the chemical factory fire at FIEDMC Chak Jhumra

A Rescue 1122 official gives first aid to a smoke-affected worker in an ambulance at Chak Jhumra

Rescue 1122 said its firefighting teams reached the spot as soon as they were informed and brought the fire in the open compound of about one kanal under control.

The Rescue 1122 handout said two workers, Arman (22) and Adeel (35), were affected by the chemical smoke and had difficulty breathing.

Rescue 1122 said its staff gave both men first aid at the scene and shifted them to THQ Hospital Chak Jhumra.

According to the handout, no one was killed in the incident and the fire was completely controlled.

The factory’s chief executive said a possible short circuit in the electric wires passing near the chemical drums may have caused the fire.

Rescue 1122 said an investigation into the cause of the fire was under way.

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