Articles tagged under: Fire

Khajod Fire Controlled, Smoke Lingers: SMC Tests Bio-Culture, Foam and Drone Solutions to Stop Smoke

April 09, 2026
Khajod Fire Controlled, Smoke Lingers: SMC Tests Bio-Culture, Foam and Drone Solutions to Stop Smoke

Surat: A fire broke out on 24 March 2026 at around 1:15 PM in the RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel) stockpile located behind Preshort-01 of the processing plant operated by CD Transport at Khajod. Upon receiving the alert, approximately 18 Poclain machines available on-site were immediately deployed to control the fire. However, due to strong wind flow and the large volume of RDF material, the fire intensified and spread to the adjacent solid waste in the sanitary landfill cell. This led to the fire ...Read More

Khajod Fire: Heat, Methane Emissions and Shifting Winds Challenge SMC Efforts

April 09, 2026
Khajod Fire: Heat, Methane Emissions and Shifting Winds Challenge SMC Efforts

Surat: Fire at Khajod disposal site in Surat is likely to continue and trigger further, due to continuous emmission of Methan gas at the site and rising temperature. Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) today in a note stated that the process of installation of CCTV cameras for monitoring and supervision is underway. Plans are also underway to ensure on-site water storage for faster response to any future incidents. SMC in its note has stated that while the fire that broke out on March 24, was l...Read More

Priceless Heritage Items Lost as Fire Breaks Out in Historic New Palace in Morbi

April 05, 2026

Morbi: A fire broke out at the historic New Palace in Morbi, causing extensive damage to the royal family's ancestral property and destroying priceless heritage items. The blaze, which erupted within the palace grounds, quickly spread, reducing several historical artifacts and legacies preserved by the royal family to ashes. While the exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined, the intensity of the flames, as seen in the footage, suggests that the scale of the loss is significant. ...Read More

Major Fire Breaks Out at UCO Bank in Bharuch; Fire Brigade Operations Underway

April 05, 2026
Major Fire Breaks Out at UCO Bank in Bharuch; Fire Brigade Operations Underway

Bharuch: A massive fire erupted at a UCO Bank branch located in the Shalimar Complex of Bharuch earlier today. The incident, which occurred on a holiday, sparked significant chaos and panic in the surrounding area. The bank is situated on the upper floor above several shops within the complex. Visuals from the scene showed thick smoke billowing from the bank premises as fire brigade teams work tirelessly to douse the flames. Emergency responders were on-site, continuously deploying water cann...Read More

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