INDIA – At least 7 people were on Monday killed in a chemical factory fire in Rajasthan, India.

The incident occurred in the state’s Bhiwadi city, and the fire claimed the lives of seven workers, state-owned Doordarshan News reported.

A fire department official from the Khairthal-Tijara district, which includes Bhiwadi, confirmed that the rescue operation is underway and at least two workers are believed to be trapped inside.

The fire was brought under control after one and half hours, according to local reports.

The fire broke out around 9:30 am, and 20-25 workers were said to be working at the factory.

The cause of the fire wasn’t immediately known.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the fire incident as “tragic and deeply saddening” in a statement on US social media company X.