Articles tagged under: Fire

Fire Breaks Out at Kalupur Revdi Bazaar; Multiple Shops Affected, 9 Fire Tenders Deployed

March 18, 2026
Fire Breaks Out at Kalupur Revdi Bazaar; Multiple Shops Affected, 9 Fire Tenders Deployed

Ahmedabad: A fire broke out at Sindhi Market in the Revdi Bazaar area of Kalupur this afternoon, with more than 30 shops catching fire. Nine fire brigade vehicles rushed to the spot soon after the fire control room received the call. Firefighters are currently working to bring the blaze under control, while panic and chaos were reported in the market area. Sindhi Market houses a large number of shops selling various items, including garments and other goods. The fire spread quickly to several ...Read More

Fire Breaks Out in Science City Area, Several Vehicles Gutted

March 11, 2026
Fire Breaks Out in Science City Area, Several Vehicles Gutted

Ahmedabad: A fire broke out in the parking area of the Mangaldip Capital building near Science City on Wednesday, causing substantial damage to several parked vehicles. After receiving an emergency call, the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services rushed two fire engines to the spot. Firefighters immediately began operations and used water cannons to control the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building. The exact cause of the fire is not yet known. Officials are investi...Read More

Seven Rescued After Late-Night Fire at Mota Varachha Bungalow in Surat

March 04, 2026

Surat: A major fire broke out at a bungalow in Bhaktinandan Residency in the Mota Varachha area of Surat late last night. However, a major tragedy was averted after the fire department swiftly rescued all occupants trapped inside the house. According to officials, the fire started around 2:35 am in the ground-plus-two-storey bungalow, reportedly due to a short circuit on the ground floor. The blaze quickly spread in the parking area, reducing one car, six two-wheelers and two bicycles to ashes....Read More

Fire breaks out at Roongta Estella building in City Light area of Surat

February 14, 2026
Fire breaks out at Roongta Estella building in City Light area of Surat

Surat: A sudden fire broke out in the posh City Light area of the city on Saturday afternoon. The blaze erupted in the under-construction residential complex Roongta Estella near Anuvrat Dwar and quickly intensified, sending thick plumes of black smoke across the surrounding locality. According to initial reports, the fire spread rapidly and engulfed two buildings. Upon receiving information, multiple fire tenders from the Surat Fire Department rushed to the spot and began firefighting operatio...Read More

Fire breaks out near ISKCON Temple on SG Highway

February 12, 2026
Fire breaks out near ISKCON Temple on SG Highway

Ahmedabad: A fire broke out in a wheelchair godown located behind the GSTV office near the ISKCON Temple this afternoon, prompting a swift response from the fire department. Eight fire tenders and around 40 personnel were deployed to control the blaze. Chief Fire Officer Amit Dongre said the department received an alert from GSTV, and teams immediately rushed to the spot. The fire was brought under control after sustained firefighting efforts, and no injuries were reported in the incident. A p...Read More

Fire breaks out in Dakor, 6 shops gutted, MGVCL disconnects power

December 06, 2025
Fire breaks out in Dakor, 6 shops gutted, MGVCL disconnects power

Dakor: Fire broke out in shops at Ranchhodraiji Mandir's Kot darwaja on late evening on Saturday in which around six shops were destroyed. Primary reason of fire is believed short circuit. Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (MGVCL) has disconnected power following this incident due to which power cut is experienced in most parts of Dakor town. DeshGujaratRead More

Massive fire guts Sonalben Khakrawala factory in Santej GIDC

October 15, 2025
Massive fire guts Sonalben Khakrawala factory in Santej GIDC

Ahmedabad: A massive fire broke out late Tuesday night at the Sonalben Khakrawala factory in Santej GIDC, causing extensive damage to the facility just days before Diwali. Seven fire tenders from Gandhinagar were rushed to the spot as thick smoke and flames spread rapidly through the premises. Gandhinagar fire officials said the factory was closed when the blaze erupted. Workers from nearby units immediately alerted the fire brigade, which launched a large-scale operation to control the fire ...Read More

Fire breaks out in SVP Hospital complex in Ahmedabad

October 06, 2025
Fire breaks out in SVP Hospital complex in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: A fire broke out in the laundry department of the SVP Hospital complex located in the Ellisbridge area of the city on Monday morning. The fire was brought under control and did not spread to the hospital building. No patients were evacuated, and once the blaze was contained, hospital staff and patients breathed a sigh of relief. According to fire officials, the department received a call around 9 a.m. reporting the incident at SVP Hospital. Three fire tenders from the Navrangpura Fir...Read More

Thar Goes Up in Flames at Mahindra Showroom in Surat

September 30, 2025
Thar Goes Up in Flames at Mahindra Showroom in Surat

Surat: Panic broke out this afternoon when a Thar car suddenly caught fire in the workshop of a Mahindra showroom located in the Adajan-Pal Village, Gaurav Path Road area of Surat. Fortunately, due to the swift action of the fire brigade, a major disaster was averted, though the car in question was completely destroyed by the flames. According to reports, the fire erupted for unknown reasons in a Thar car parked in the showroom’s service workshop. The blaze quickly intensified, creating chaos...Read More

Two laborers die in APN Sulphur WDG factory fire incident in Mahesana

September 15, 2025
Two laborers die in APN Sulphur WDG factory fire incident in Mahesana

Mahesana: Two laborers died, while two others were injured in the incident of fire at APN fertilizer factory at Sametra in Mahesana district of North Gujarat. The incident took place at 2.30 am after a blast in Sulphur plant reportedly during cleaning process. A laborer Vilas Paswan contacted Mahesana fire control room which arrived later. However when fire brigade team arrived at the plant, it was told that the fire was already doused. The victims are identified as Manish Ravidas(19) and Fulcha...Read More