Published: 15 February 2026DD NewsGovernance
Seven Workers Killed in Chemical Factory Fire in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi
A devastating fire at a chemical factory in the Khushkhera Industrial Area of Bhiwadi, Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan, killed seven workers and left two others trapped on February 16, 2026. The blaze erupted around 9:30 AM when nearly 25 workers were on duty.
The RIICO Fire Brigade received the alert at 9:22 AM, deploying fire tenders from Khushkhera and Bhiwadi. Firefighters battled the intense blaze for nearly 90 minutes. Preliminary investigations revealed that the premises, leased as a garment factory, may have been illegally manufacturing firecrackers. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma directed the district administration to begin immediate relief and rescue operations. PM Modi and VP Radhakrishnan expressed grief over the tragedy.
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Q: The Bhiwadi chemical factory fire exposes industrial-safety gaps in Rajasthan's RIICO zones. Discuss the regulatory lapses and suggest measures to prevent such tragedies.
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A fire at a Khushkhera chemical factory in Bhiwadi, Khairthal-Tijara district, killed seven workers on February 16, 2026. Around twenty-five workers were on duty when flames erupted near 9:30 AM. Premises leased as a garment unit allegedly made firecrackers illegally. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma ordered immediate relief operations.
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When and where did the chemical factory fire in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi occur?
A devastating fire occurred at a **chemical factory in the Khushkhera Industrial Area of Bhiwadi**, **Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan** on **February 16, 2026**, killing **seven workers** and leaving two others trapped.
How many workers were affected in the Bhiwadi chemical factory fire of 2026?
The Bhiwadi chemical factory fire killed **seven workers** and left **two others trapped**. Nearly **25 workers were on duty** when the blaze erupted around 9:30 AM. Firefighters battled the intense blaze for **nearly 90 minutes**.
What is the Khushkhera Industrial Area in Rajasthan?
**Khushkhera Industrial Area** in Bhiwadi, Khairthal-Tijara district, is a major industrial zone in Rajasthan near the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. It houses chemical, manufacturing, and processing industries and is managed by **RIICO (Rajasthan Industrial Development and Investment Corporation)**.
What was the preliminary investigation finding in the Bhiwadi factory fire case?
Preliminary investigations revealed that the **premises were leased**, raising questions about the lessee's adherence to safety norms and fire NOC compliance. The RIICO Fire Brigade was alerted at **9:22 AM** and deployed tenders from Khushkhera and Bhiwadi.
In which district of Rajasthan is Bhiwadi's Khushkhera Industrial Area located?
The Khushkhera Industrial Area of Bhiwadi is located in **Khairthal-Tijara district**, Rajasthan — one of the newer districts carved out from the old Alwar district. Bhiwadi is a rapidly growing industrial town on the Delhi-Rajasthan border.
