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Gujarat Gym Fire in Prahladnagar: No Casualties, 8 Rescued

A fire broke out at a gym on the fourth floor of a building in Ahmedabad's Prahladnagar area on Monday. The fire department responded promptly, rescuing seven to eight people, including some women who became unconscious from smoke inhalation. Officials confirmed no casualties were reported, and the blaze has been brought under control. The exact cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Key Points: Gujarat Gym Fire in Prahladnagar: No Casualties, 8 Rescued

  • Fire broke out at gym on fourth floor in Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad
  • Fire department responded swiftly at 10:20 AM
  • 7-8 people rescued, including unconscious women
  • No casualties; cause of fire under investigation
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Gujarat: Fire breaks out at gym in Prahladnagar, no casualties

Fire breaks out at a gym in Ahmedabad's Prahladnagar area. No casualties reported; 8 people rescued safely from the fourth floor.

"We rescued around seven to eight people who were stuck upstairs and brought them down safely - Fire Officer Solanki"

Ahmedabad, April 27

A fire broke out at a gym located on the fourth floor of a building in the Prahladnagar area on Monday, prompting a swift response from the fire department, officials said.

According to Fire Officer Solanki, the department received a fire call at around 10:20 AM following which multiple fire vehicles were rushed to the spot.

"We received a fire call at 10:20 AM. The fire broke out at this location. Three to four of our vehicles reached the spot immediately. The fire was very large. We set up fire lines and used monitors because the flames were reaching the upper floors of the building. We have since brought it under control. We rescued around seven to eight people who were stuck upstairs and brought them down safely," he said.

Solanki also said that a few women had become unconscious due to smoke inhalation but were safely rescued by the fire personnel.

"No casualties have been reported. Four or five women were unconscious due to the smoke, but we have rescued them and brought them out," he said.

While initial reports suggest that the fire may have originated inside the gym located on an upper floor, officials said the exact cause is yet to be determined.

"We are currently investigating exactly where and how the fire started," Solanki added.

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Priya S
As someone who works nearby, this is scary. These high-rise buildings in Prahladnagar need proper fire escapes and regular drills. Hope the authorities investigate the root cause thoroughly. Safety first always!
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Rohit P
Really appreciate the fire fighters who rescued those unconscious women. These guys are real heroes! But why do we always wait for incidents to happen before taking action? Time for the municipal corporation to audit all commercial spaces for fire compliance.
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Sarah B
Wishing a speedy recovery to those who were affected. Smoke inhalation is no joke. Glad the fire department acted fast. 🙏
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Vikram M
This highlights the need for better urban planning compliance. Many gyms in residential-commercial mixed buildings lack proper ventilation and exits. The authorities must ensure all such establishments have NOC from fire department before operating.
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Kavya N
Proud of our fire fighters! Rescuing 8 people including women who had fainted - that's brave work. But disappointed that such incidents keep happening. Hope this serves as a wake-up call for better safety protocols in Ahmedabad.
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James A
Kudos to the emergency response team. No casualties is a blessing. Hoping the investigation is transparent and leads to preventive measures for the future.

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