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Fire at Mattress Factory in Hapur Injures Three Workers
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 10:37 AM
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A fire broke out at a mattress factory in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, injuring three workers. Firefighters contained the blaze after several hours.
A blaze erupted at a mattress manufacturing unit in Hapur on Tuesday, forcing workers to evacuate the premises.
Three employees sustained injuries, ranging from minor burns to smoke inhalation, and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Firefighters arrived within minutes and used water hoses and foam to suppress the flames, preventing the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings.
The factory’s management has not yet released a statement, and authorities are investigating whether faulty electrical wiring or a short circuit caused the incident.
Local police have secured the site and are reviewing safety compliance records of the plant.
Three employees sustained injuries, ranging from minor burns to smoke inhalation, and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Firefighters arrived within minutes and used water hoses and foam to suppress the flames, preventing the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings.
The factory’s management has not yet released a statement, and authorities are investigating whether faulty electrical wiring or a short circuit caused the incident.
Local police have secured the site and are reviewing safety compliance records of the plant.