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Fire engulfs Jaipur gold jewellery factory, killing two workers
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 07:01 PM
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A blaze at a gold jewellery manufacturing unit in Jaipur claimed the lives of two employees, while five others remain in critical condition.
A fire broke out at a gold jewellery factory in Jaipur, Rajasthan, resulting in the deaths of two workers. Emergency services responded to the blaze, but the flames caused fatal injuries to the two employees on site.
Five additional staff members were rescued from the premises but were rushed to hospitals in critical condition. Their current health status remains serious as medical teams provide intensive care.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and have urged witnesses to come forward with any information. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards in small-scale manufacturing units.
The factory, which specialized in crafting gold jewellery, was temporarily shut down pending the outcome of the probe, and officials are reviewing compliance with fire safety regulations.
The community expressed grief over the loss of lives, and support is being extended to the affected families.
Five additional staff members were rescued from the premises but were rushed to hospitals in critical condition. Their current health status remains serious as medical teams provide intensive care.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and have urged witnesses to come forward with any information. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards in small-scale manufacturing units.
The factory, which specialized in crafting gold jewellery, was temporarily shut down pending the outcome of the probe, and officials are reviewing compliance with fire safety regulations.
The community expressed grief over the loss of lives, and support is being extended to the affected families.