Gujarat: Fire engulfs Solitaire Tower in Ahmedabad's Makarba area, 50 rescued
Ahmedabad, May 22
A massive fire broke out in Solitaire Tower in the Makarba area of Ahmedabad on Friday, officials said.
Firefighters quickly reached the spot and started dousing operations at the multistoried buildng.
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.
Temperatures across many parts of the country have skyrocketed with areas experiencing a severe heatwave prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue Red and Orange alerts across multiple states.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Hats off to the firefighters working in this extreme heat! 🥵 With temperatures soaring and red alerts across states, this must have been so tough. Stay safe, everyone. Also, apartment associations should ensure fire extinguishers and sprinklers are functional always.
Good job by the rescue teams! But honestly, why do such incidents keep happening? Builders cut corners on safety norms, and residents suffer. The Ahmedabad municipal corporation needs to conduct surprise checks in all high-rises. A stitch in time saves nine!
Shocked to see this! 😰 I live in a similar tower nearby and now I'm worried. We must all check our building's fire safety equipment. Also, kudos to the fire department for the swift action—50 people rescued in such conditions is commendable.
This is scary. Fire safety should be a top priority for every building in Gujarat, especially in summer when AC usage is heavy. The news says one person was unconscious—hope they recover soon. Let's also remember to keep emergency exits clear. Safety first! 🔥
While the rescue operation was impressive, I think we need to ask: why are these systems failing in the first place? Every new building in Ahmedabad should have automatic sprinklers and smoke detectors. It's 2025, not the 90s. Property developers need to be held accountable.
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