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Factory owner, 87, toddler grandson among 8 killed in Maha factory blaze

IndiaTimes Sunday, 18 May 2025
A devastating fire at a textile factory in Maharashtra's Solapur district claimed eight lives, including a toddler and the factory's owner. The blaze, suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit, trapped families living on-site. Rescue efforts were hampered by a structure near the entrance, and firefighters faced intense flames and smoke while recovering bodies throughout the day.
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