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Several Killed in Blaze at Indian Producer of Covid-19 Vaccine
Workers evacuated the building after a fire broke out at Serum Institute in Pune, India, on Jan. 21.
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Pune, India (AP) -- At least five people were killed in a fire that broke out Thursday at a building under construction at Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, officials said. The company said the blaze would not affect production of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Murlidhar Mohol, mayor of Pune city in southern Maharashtra state, said five bodies were found in the rubble after the flames were extinguished by firefighters.