Eight people were injured in a fire accident in a chemical factory in Hyderabad, on Saturday.

The incident took place at Vindhya Organics Pvt Ltd in industrial Development Area, Bollaram of Hyderabad, news agency ANI reported.

"Four fire engines were rushed to the spot as thick fumes were seen billowing after the explosion inside the factory," Sangareddy divisional fire officer V Srinivas told reporters, as reported by NDTV.com.

The blaze was almost brought under control and efforts to fully douse the fire were on, police said.

The injured have been shifted to hospital, they said, adding further details would be known after the fire-fighting operation is over.

Television footage showed fire and smoke emanating from the scene soon after the incident.