Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of deceased in the explosion at a chemical factory near Shirpur in Dhule district.
At least 100 workers were present in the factory when the explosion occurred at a chemical factory in Dhule on Saturday morning. At least 12 were killed while over 50 were left injured in the incident. 
"CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over loss of lives in explosion at chemical factory near Shirpur in Dhule district," CMO Maharashtra said in a tweet. "Guardian Minister, Collector, SP on spot. SDRF team reached too and now fire is under control."