A large fire erupted at a storage site in the Kharvasa area of Surat on Saturday, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. According to Krishna Modh, a sub-divisional fire officer, the blaze occurred in a field near Eklera village where rags, scrap, and waste materials were kept. The fire affected an area estimated at 8 to 9 bighas.
Authorities dispatched seven to eight fire tenders to the location to manage the situation. While firefighting efforts are currently underway, officials noted that the exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined. There have been no immediate reports of casualties at the Surat site, and officials are awaiting further details regarding the extent of the damage.
In a separate industrial incident reported on November 7, a fire broke out at the Leamak Company plant situated on the Bavla-Ahmedabad Road. Fire department officials confirmed that one person died in the blaze, which reportedly started on the third floor of the facility where chocolate is produced.
Emergency teams from Sanand, Bavla, and Ahmedabad were deployed to the plant to combat the flames. Firefighters utilized continuous water jets to tackle the fire for nearly three hours before bringing it under control.
Key facts
- The Surat fire site covers approximately 8 to 9 bighas of land near Eklera village.
- Seven to eight fire tenders were sent to the Kharvasa area following the fire report.
- One person was confirmed dead following a fire at the Leamak Company plant on November 7.
- Firefighters at the Leamak plant operation used continuous water jets for nearly three hours.
Why it matters
The incident in Surat adds to a series of fire-related events reported across the country during the festive period. Authorities remain focused on containing the current site to prevent further spread, while investigations into the cause of both the Surat and Ahmedabad incidents are expected to continue.
Source: News18, Times of India
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