All 21 employees at SAIL’s Bokaro steel plant, who were placed under medical observation following a fire outbreak on Saturday morning, are reported to be in stable condition, according to an official statement. This precautionary measure was taken as they were exposed to smoke, the official noted.
The Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) official confirmed that there were no fatalities resulting from the incident. Referring to a medical bulletin issued by the Bokaro General Hospital, where the affected employees were admitted, the official stated, “21 employees, including some contract workers, are currently under observation. They are all in stable condition and are being closely monitored by medical professionals.”
The incident occurred during maintenance work on the mixed gas pipeline at the Bokaro plant, the official explained. He further reassured that there was no gas leakage from the pipeline, and the situation is fully under control.
Reiterating the absence of gas leakage, the official emphasized that the fire has been successfully extinguished, and senior officials are present at the location to oversee operations.
