Factories in Thane industrial belt told to submit fire safety audit reports within a week

Thane, Mar 13 (PTI) Factories in the Ambernath area in Maharashtra’s Thane district have been told to submit fire and safety audit reports within eight days, officials said on Friday.
    The directive by Industries Minister Uday Samant follows a massive fire at Shree Ganesh Chemical Company in the Anandnagar Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation on Monday.
    The minister visited the site on Wednesday.
    “The officials must have comprehensive information about the companies operating in their jurisdiction, specifically regarding their safety and fire prevention measures. This information must be made available to the people's representatives,” Samant told officials during the inspection.
    The minister warned of stringent action if it is discovered that any company deliberately caused a fire to claim insurance.
    “It is our primary responsibility to protect the human settlements adjacent to these industrial estates. We cannot compromise on the safety of citizens,” he said.
    MIDC staff have been told to ensure that the factories in the area submit their fire and safety audit reports within a week, the officials added.

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