On Thursday afternoon, a massive fire broke out at the Metropolitan Eximchem Pvt Ltd chemical factory in the Jhagadia Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) estate, located in Bharuch district, Gujarat, injuring 16 workers. The fire ignited around 1 PM, prompting immediate emergency response efforts. Local police and emergency teams quickly arrived at the scene, deploying fire tenders and ambulances to assist in the situation. All injured workers were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, and fortunately, no fatalities have been reported. Firefighting operations are ongoing, with additional support from the Ankleshwar disaster prevention and management center. Visuals from the incident depict thick smoke rising into the sky, indicating the fire's intensity. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the blaze.