The Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine maker, is spread over 100 acres in Pune.
A massive blaze left five people dead on Thursday at vaccine-maker Serum Institute's Pune facility, at a building that is under construction. A second fire broke out hours later and was brought under control.
It is unlikely to hit the production of Covishield, the coronavirus vaccine developed by the SII in partnership with the Oxford University and British-Swedish pharma firm AstraZeneca.
A massive fire broke out at Terminal 1 gate of Serum Institute of India (SII) in Pune on Thursday afternoon. A total of five people lost their lives in the incident, while four others were evacuated from the building in the SII's Manjari premises.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths caused by the fire incident. "Anguished by the loss of lives due to an unfortunate fire at Serum Institute of India. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest," PM Modi tweeted
- Ajit Pawar orders fire audit: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar today ordered a fire audit following the incident. "Our government is trying its best to gather more information. Energy Audit teams have been instructed to conduct the fire audit, they will do it tomorrow," he said. Adding, "Fire brigade has done good work. As per my info, CM will also visit the site tomorrow. The place where Covid vaccine is manufactured was not affected. I was informed that preparation was going on at this building (site of fire) to make the Rotavirus vaccine."
