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Surat Textile Market Fire Controlled, No Casualties Reported

A significant fire broke out at the Millennium-1 textile market in Surat, Gujarat, on Sunday. Chief Fire Officer Basant Parikh confirmed the blaze has been brought under control after a major response involving 15 to 25 fire engines. Initial reports suggest 5-7 shops and a godown were destroyed, with the cause suspected to be an AC blast. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported from the incident.

Key Points: Surat Millennium-1 Textile Market Fire Brought Under Control

  • Fire at Kamela Darwaja textile hub
  • 5-7 shops & godown destroyed
  • 15-25 fire engines deployed
  • No casualties reported
  • Suspected AC blast cause
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Firefighters battle blaze at Millennium-1 textile market in Gujarat

Major fire at Surat's Millennium-1 textile market extinguished by 15+ fire engines. Shops & godown damaged, but no casualties reported.

"The fire is now under control, and no casualties have been been reported. - Basant Parikh"

Surat, February 28

Fire occured at the Millennium-1 textile market on Sunday, which has been brought under control after as many as 15 fire engines rushed to the spot. Emergency crews are currently on the scene.

Chief Fire Officer, Basant Parikh, said, "Fire engines rushed to douse the fire at the Kamela Darwaja hub, with 5-7 shops, including godown, destroyed in the textile market. The fire is now under control, and no casualties have been reported."

He further stated that at Millennium Market, near Sahara Darwaja, there was a fire. "18 fire engines reached here. After that, our officers together controlled it. We saw the smoke from there. The shopkeepers here are saying that there was a blast in an AC, and it started because of that," said Parikh.

"In this, firefighting was done in three shops by breaking shutters, etc. The rest of the shops are safe. Everyone was saved by the fire brigade. Goods were stored in the godowns built above three shops. 20 to 25 fire engines were deployed along with all officers and employees," Parikh added.

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Sarah B
This is so worrying. An AC blast causing such a major fire? It highlights the need for regular electrical safety audits in these old market complexes. The shopkeepers' livelihoods are at stake.
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Priyanka N
My cousin has a shop in that market. The panic was unreal. They managed to save most of the shops, but the loss for those 5-7 shopkeepers will be huge. Hope the market association and authorities provide some support.
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Aman W
Deploying 20-25 fire engines! That's a massive operation. It shows the scale of the threat. Respect to the firefighters who worked tirelessly to control it. Jai Hind to our emergency services.
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Karthik V
While the response was good, we must ask why these markets are allowed to have godowns built above shops? It's a clear violation and a fire hazard. The municipal corporation needs to enforce building codes strictly, not just after accidents.
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Michael C
The article mentions the fire was controlled by breaking shutters. It's a necessary action, but I hope there is a protocol to compensate shopkeepers for such damage during rescue ops. Their insurance should cover it.

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