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In Photos: Locals complain of haze after suspected gas leak in Ambernath
Updated On: 13 September, 2024 02:54 PM IST | ronak mastakar
Residents in the vicinity of an industrial zone complained of eye irritation and breathing difficulties as a thick haze enveloped the area after a suspected gas leak from a factory in Maharashtra`s Thane district, an official said on Friday. (Pics/Navneet Barhate)
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Residents in the vicinity of an industrial zone complained of eye irritation and breathing difficulties as a thick haze enveloped the area after a suspected gas leak from a factory in Maharashtra`s Thane district, an official said on Friday. (Pics/Navneet Barhate)
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The incident occurred while a chemical company was venting gas in the Ambernath and gas spread throughout the area
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As soon as information about gas leakage was received, fire brigade officials reached the spot, the officials added
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The situation is under control and there were no injuries or hospitalisations, said Yasin Tadvi, Chief of the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)
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Panic ensued after smog-like conditions prevailed in the Morivali MIDC area of Ambernath town, on the outskirts of Mumbai, around 11 pm on Thursday, the official said
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After receiving complaints about a burning sensation in the eyes and breathlessness, local firefighters investigated the source of the haze, which was traced to a chemical company
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They also advised people to stay indoors as a precaution
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Officials said a phosphorous-based chemical at the factory caused a dense white smoke, which spread through the area
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The manufacturing activities at the company have been halted temporarily, the official added
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