Fire Breaks Out at Textile Waste Warehouse in Surat; 10-12 Fire Tenders Deployed

Surat: A major fire broke out in an open field spread over 8 to 9 bighas near Eklera village in the Sachin area of Surat on Saturday, engulfing a large quantity of stored waste material, textile scraps and scrap. Strong winds caused the flames to spread rapidly, prompting the deployment of around 10 to 12 fire engines to bring the blaze under control.

The fire broke out in the morning at a field where waste material, discarded fabrics and scrap were stored. The fire quickly spread across the entire field, generating massive flames and thick plumes of smoke visible from a considerable distance. The incident triggered panic among nearby residents and workers.

Fire officials rushed to the spot after receiving an emergency call and launched firefighting operations. Multiple fire tenders were deployed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjoining areas. Strong winds posed a challenge to firefighting efforts as the flames continued to spread across the field.

Krishna Modh, Sub-Divisional Fire Officer, said the fire broke out in a field adjacent to Eklera village, where waste material, rags and scrap had been stored. “The entire field is approximately 8 to 9 bighas in size, and the whole field has caught fire. When the fire call was received, about 7 to 8 fire tenders were initially dispatched to the spot,” he said.

No casualties have been reported so far. However, a substantial quantity of stored material is believed to have been destroyed in the blaze. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown and is yet to be ascertained. DeshGujarat

Fire Breaks Out at Textile Waste Warehouse in Surat; 10-12 Fire Tenders Deployed
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