Jaipur, October 22, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Two workers died of suffocation after a fire broke out at a gold jewellery manufacturing factory in Jaipur’s Sitapura Industrial Area on Thursday, while five other workers reportedly lost consciousness and were hospitalised for treatment.
The incident occurred at around 5 p.m. when employees were working inside the factory, triggering panic in the industrial area.
According to officials, two workers died at the spot after reportedly suffocating inside the factory. Five others fell unconscious and were rushed to a hospital, where they were admitted for treatment. Their condition was reported to be serious.
Following the incident, police personnel and fire brigade teams rushed to the factory after receiving information about the blaze. Rescue and relief operations were launched to assist those affected, while firefighters worked to bring the fire under control. The blaze was eventually extinguished.
Emergency personnel also helped ensure that the injured workers received medical attention. The bodies of the deceased were kept in the mortuary, and further investigation was underway, officials said.
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been established. Authorities are investigating the circumstances in which the blaze started and the sequence of events that led to the deaths and injuries.
Further details regarding the identities of the deceased workers, the extent of damage to the factory and the circumstances that caused the five workers to lose consciousness are awaited. It is also unclear whether any additional safety concerns were identified at the premises.
Authorities are expected to establish the cause of the incident and determine the circumstances surrounding the casualties. Further information is awaited from the police and other concerned officials regarding the investigation and the medical condition of the injured workers.
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