Gujarat: Fire breaks out at industrial area on Bhadaj-Santej Road
Ahmedabad, May 22
A massive fire broke out on Friday at the industrial area located on the Bhadaj-Santej Road in Ahmedabad.
Speaking to ANI, Additional Chief Fire Officer Mihir Rana said, "The fire initially started due to a short circuit... No casualties have been reported."
Further details are awaited.
Meanwhile, earlier today, a massive fire broke out in Solitaire Tower in the Makarba area of Ahmedabad, officials said.
Firefighters quickly reached the spot and doused it.
Visuals from the site showed major plumes of smoke billowing out from the building. One person was found unconscious and was rushed to the hospital, officials said, adding that around 50 people were safely rescued from the building.
Chief Fire Officer Amit Dongre said that "fire teams checked the third, fourth, fifth and top floors to make sure no one was trapped inside. After the search, it was confirmed that no other people were stuck in the building, and the fire has now been brought under control."The cause of the blaze has not been ascertained.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Two fires in one day in Ahmedabad? This is concerning. The Solitaire Tower rescue of 50 people shows how quickly things can go wrong. Authorities must investigate the cause thoroughly - could be electrical faults or negligence. Let's not wait for a tragedy to happen before taking action. Safety first, always!
The firefighters deserve a big salute! 🔥 They risk their lives to save others. However, I'm worried about the lack of details on the industrial fire. No cause mentioned, no damage assessment yet. News channels should focus on getting more facts instead of just showing visuals. Let's hope the government enforces stricter fire safety norms.
Sad to see such incidents happening repeatedly. 😔 The Solitaire Tower fire could have been a major disaster if not for the quick response. But the industrial area fire - are these factories even complying with safety regulations? We need a complete safety audit of all industrial zones in Gujarat. Prevention is better than cure, na?
While I'm relieved no lives were lost in both fires (except the one unconscious person), I'm frustrated with the lack of accountability. These fires are avoidable with proper maintenance and training. The Chief Fire Officer did a commendable job, but the system needs to improve. Question is - will anything change after this? 🤔
Two major fires in Ahmedabad in one day - this is a wake-up call for the city! Thanks to the brave firefighters for their swift action. But the repeated nature of such incidents suggests a deeper problem. The government must form a task force to investigate and implement fire safety measures in all commercial and industrial buildings. Lives should never be at
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