Palghar (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 17 (ANI): One person was killed and at least three injured after a fire broke out at an organic chemical factory in Palghar district on Monday, according to the district collector.

A fire broke out at Nandolia Organic Chemicals in Boisar municipality of Palghar district this evening.

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Palghar Collector Kailas Shinde said that at the time of the blast 20 people were at work at the factory.

"15 people have been safely evacuated and 3 people are badly injured. One person died in the incident and one person is still missing," the collector said

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The fire tenders are present at the spot and more details awaited. (ANI)

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