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In Photos: Locals complain of breathing difficulties, haze after suspected gas leak in Ambernath

Updated On: 13 September, 2024 02:54 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Residents in the vicinity of an industrial zone complained of eye irritation and breathing difficulties as a thick haze enveloped the area after a suspected gas leak from a factory in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Friday. (Pics/Navneet Barhate)

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The incident occurred while a chemical company was venting gas in the Ambernath and gas spread throughout the area

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The incident occurred while a chemical company was venting gas in the Ambernath and gas spread throughout the area

As soon as information about gas leakage was received, fire brigade officials reached the spot, the officials added

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As soon as information about gas leakage was received, fire brigade officials reached the spot, the officials added

The situation is under control and there were no injuries or hospitalisations, said Yasin Tadvi, Chief of the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)

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The situation is under control and there were no injuries or hospitalisations, said Yasin Tadvi, Chief of the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)

Panic ensued after smog-like conditions prevailed in the Morivali MIDC area of Ambernath town, on the outskirts of Mumbai, around 11 pm on Thursday, the official said

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Panic ensued after smog-like conditions prevailed in the Morivali MIDC area of Ambernath town, on the outskirts of Mumbai, around 11 pm on Thursday, the official said

After receiving complaints about a burning sensation in the eyes and breathlessness, local firefighters investigated the source of the haze, which was traced to a chemical company

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After receiving complaints about a burning sensation in the eyes and breathlessness, local firefighters investigated the source of the haze, which was traced to a chemical company

They also advised people to stay indoors as a precaution

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They also advised people to stay indoors as a precaution

Officials said a phosphorous-based chemical at the factory caused a dense white smoke, which spread through the area

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Officials said a phosphorous-based chemical at the factory caused a dense white smoke, which spread through the area

The manufacturing activities at the company have been halted temporarily, the official added

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The manufacturing activities at the company have been halted temporarily, the official added

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