Tata Electronics gave this update on the fire-damaged plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu where iPhone parts are manufactured
Tata Electronics: At the time of the incident, about 1,500 employees were inside the factory, working in the morning shift. Officials confirmed that all employees have been evacuated safely. Videos show thick clouds of smoke rising from the scene. After the incident, some employees started having trouble breathing and were rushed to a private hospital.
On Thursday, Tata Electronics said that they'll soon resume some work in its fire-damaged plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. In this plant components for Apple's iPhone are produced. A company spokesperson told Reuters said, "We are working continuously to determine the cause of the fire that broke out at our Hosur plant since Saturday."
As per the reports, the fire has caused extensive damage to Tata Electronics' operations and production line. This fire broke out on Saturday morning. Locals said they woke up to a loud explosion, after which the factory caught fire. The unit located in Krishnagiri district was cordoned off after the incident.
Around 1,500 employees were inside the factory, working in the morning shift during the incident. In the videos, thick clouds of smoke billowing out from the spot. Moreover, it was confirmed by the officials that all the employees were evacuated safely. After the incident, some employees were facing breathing issues and were rushed to a private hospital. The facility is located about two-and-a-half hours away from Bengaluru. Around 10-12 fire engines were pressed into service to douse the fire, which took several hours to be brought under control.
Meanwhile, high-level officials, including members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) and senior government officials, were seen assessing the situation. "Our emergency protocols at the plant ensured that all our employees are safe," a company spokesperson said. He added that the cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Employees were given a seven-day leave following the incident. It was reported that employees' mobile phones were also burned in the fire. Initial investigations indicate that the fire began in a location where chemicals were stored. Some employees speculated that the fire could also have been caused by a short circuit.
A Tata Electronics spokesperson said, "The safety and well-being of our employees has always been our top priority, and we have been working diligently since Saturday to support our team and determine the cause of the fire at the Hosur plant. We plan to resume work in several areas of the plant today. And all our team members will continue to receive full salaries while we work towards resuming full operations."
