Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Apr 24: An explosion took place at Catasynth Specialty Chemicals at MSEZ Limited under Bajpe station limits on Saturday April 24.
Due to the explosion, thick smoke could be seen billowing out of the building. Petroleum by-products are processed in this company. No casualties were reported.
Kadri fire station, HPCL, NMPT, and MCF fire tenders rushed to the spot.
Fire-fighters at the spot began dousing the fire. The estimated loss in the mishap is yet to be ascertained.
The exact reason behind the explosion is not yet known.