Massive fire breaks out at Terminal 1 gate of Serum Institute of India in Pune
A massive fire broke out at Serum Institute of India in Pune on Thursday afternoon, news agency ANI reported. The blaze was reported in a building near the Terminal 1 gate of the institute.
As many as 10 fire tenders were rushed to spot to doese the flames. Police and local administration officials have reached the site.
The SII is manufacturing anti- coronavirus vaccine called “Covishield”. The vaccine developed by the Oxford University and pharmaceuticals company AstraZeneca.
It is the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer. It was founded by Cyrus Poonawalla in 1966.
Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at Terminal 1 gate of Serum Institute of India in Pune. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/RnjnNj37ta
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2021
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