A huge fire erupted at a chemical factory in Turkey's western Thracian province on Sunday, local Dogan News Agency reported.

The fire reportedly started in the early morning in Birpa chemical factory located in the Haci Seremet neighborhood near the main road.

Due to the dry and hot weather, the fire has spread rapidly to other sections of the factory. The number of casualties remains unclear. Local government are investigating into the cause of the fire.

As of now, firefighters are still working hard to bring the blaze under control.