Surat: A fire broke out in a three-storey building in the Seemada area of the city, in which five people were injured and one of the rescued individuals succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment. As per initial reports, the incident occurred in a ground-plus-three-storey building in Valam Nagar, Seemada, where the top floor was being used for carrying out handwork on sarees, a process involving chemicals. It is believed that the fire started due to the highly flammable chemicals bei...Read More

Ahmedabad: A fire broke out this morning on the second floor of Acropolis Mall in the Thaltej area of Ahmedabad. Upon receiving the report, three fire tenders were rushed to the scene and managed to bring the fire under control. Despite this, the smoke spread across the entire second floor, and the fire department is still working to extinguish it. The primary cause of the fire is reportedly a short circuit, but this will be confirmed only after an investigation. The mall also houses theaters...Read More

Surat: A sudden fire erupted in the parking lot of Sheetal Heights, located in Amroli area of Surat. Last night, an electric bike parked there first sparked, igniting a chain reaction that led to all five bikes going up in flames. The CCTV footage captured the entire incident where the fire rapidly spread, consuming five bikes consecutively. Locals, upon knowing about the fire, immediately checked the CCTV footage. The footage showed that the fire originated from the electric bike and spread ...Read More

Ahmedabad: A fire erupted at a godown in Arihant Industrial Estate in the Odhav area of the city after a gas cylinder blast today. The incident occurred when commercial gas bottles used in the compressor exploded due to built-up pressure. Owner Ramesh Patel, aged 50, and worker Pawan Kumar, aged 25, lost their lives instantly at the scene. Four others were injured and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. At Bansi Powder Coating Godown, various equipment undergoes coloring and powder coa...Read More

Surat: An explosion in a charging e-bike and a subsequent gas cylinder blast in the Limbayat area of the city early this morning caused a fire that trapped a family of five. The incident occurred at 5:35 AM at Lakshmi Park Society near Maharana Pratap Chowk, leading to the death of an 18-year-old girl and injuring her family members.The fire started when an e-bike being charged overnight exploded, igniting a nearby gas cylinder. The blast destroyed a wall and a door and damaged nearby building...Read More

Vadodara: A fire broke out in the ENT department of Sir Sayajirao General Hospital (SSG Hospital) this morning. The fire erupted after a spark in the anesthesia machine when a hospital staff member went to plug it in. The smoke detectors installed in the hospital identified the fire, and it was doused before it could spread with the help of fire hoses and other equipment. Devshi K Helaiya, Resident Medical Officer of the hospital, said, "In the early morning, the fire safety smoke detectors o...Read More

Ahmedabad: Fire broke out at Biotech Industries located in Kathwada GIDC in the eastern part of the city. The fire erupted in a warehouse containing magnesium used for manufacturing Kangan water machine refills. Upon receiving the alert, more than 18 fire tenders rushed to the scene and successfully brought the fire under control. According to the fire brigade, they received a distress call at 4:30 am reporting a fire at Biotech Industries on Road No. 5 in Kathwada GIDC. Responding promptly, ...Read More

Ahmedabad: A major fire erupted at a fabric godown following an explosion in the Danilimda area of the city. Currently, 18 fire brigade vehicles are attempting to control the fire using water cannons. A fierce blaze broke out at around 8 in the morning in the godown of Kohinoor Creation Private Limited located in the Danilimda area. The godown primarily stores packed clothes, and the fire intensified due to the nearby leafy cover. Being adjacent to a residential area and more than 10 other go...Read More

Ahmedabad: A massive fire erupted in a residential building near Gujarat College in the Ellisbridge area of the city. The fire incident occurred on the fourth floor of Mahuban Flats, situated on Seth Mangaldas Road in the Ellisbridge area of the city. Twelve firefighting vehicles were rushed to the scene to douse the fire. According to preliminary information, around 40 people were rescued from the building after residents on the 7th and 8th floors raised the alarm upon noticing smoke from th...Read More

Surat: A fire erupted in the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) corporator Jitendrabhai (Jitu) Kachhadiya in the Varachha area of the city. As the flames engulfed the house, six family members jumped into the neighbouring house to escape, but the 17-year-old son lost his life after becoming trapped. Corporator Jitendrabhai Kachhadiya resides in a joint family in Ananddhara Society in Mota Varachha, occupying a ground-plus-two-story bungalow. He has two sons; the elder runs a business, while t...Read More