A massive fire broke out at a cosmetics factory in Solan of Himachal Pradesh, killing one woman and injuring 31. The fire was brought under control, but 13 individuals are still feared missing. The fire was attributed to the ignition of inflammable substances used in the manufacturing of perfumes and other cosmetics. The fire caused workers to sustain multiple injuries, and some are feared to be trapped inside the factory. The fire-fighting operations were hampered by thick smoke emanating from the factory. It is unclear what triggered the fire, and a forensic team is investigating the cause.