NewKerala.com

Massive Fire Erupts at Gujarat's Kandla SEZ, Firefighters Battle Blaze

A significant fire has broken out at a company within the Kandla Special Economic Zone in Gandhidham, Gujarat. Fire department teams have responded with multiple tenders and efforts to extinguish the blaze are currently in progress. This incident follows other recent fires in the state, including one at a Surat chemical factory and another at a textile market. Officials report the textile market fire has been controlled with no loss of life.

Key Points: Fire at Kandla SEZ in Gujarat, Operations Underway

  • Major fire at Kandla SEZ
  • Firefighting operations ongoing
  • Follows recent Gujarat factory fires
  • No casualties reported
  • Textile market blaze controlled this month
1 min read

Gujarat: Massive fire breaks out at Kandla Special Economic Zone in Gandhidham

A major fire broke out at a company in Gandhidham's Kandla Special Economic Zone. Fire tenders are on site. No casualties reported yet.

"Fire engines rushed to douse the fire... The fire is now under control, and no casualties have been reported. - Chief Fire Officer, Basant Parikh"

Kutch, March 25

A massive fire broke out at a company in the Kandla Special Economic Zone located in Gandhidham in Gujarat on Wednesday.

The fire department reached the spot with fire tenders after receiving the information, and operations to douse the fire are underway.

Further details are awaited in the incident.

Earlier on March 11, a fire broke out at a chemicals factory in the Sachin GIDC area of Surat. More than 10 fire engines rushed to the site to control the blaze.

In another incident earlier this month, a fire occured at the Millennium-1 textile market, which was brought under control after as many as 15 fire engines rushed to the spot.

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."

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya S
Thank God no casualties reported so far. Our fire fighters are real heroes, rushing into danger when everyone else runs away. Salute to them! 🚒 Hope the operations are successful quickly.
R
Robert G
Kandla SEZ is a crucial economic hub. A fire here could have serious implications for exports and local employment. Companies must invest in modern fire suppression systems. This is a wake-up call.
A
Ananya R
So worrying for the workers and residents nearby. After the Surat incident, you'd think there would be heightened vigilance. The frequency is alarming. Authorities, please take strict action against violators of safety norms.
V
Vikram M
Gujarat is our industrial powerhouse. We cannot afford such incidents that damage investor confidence and put lives at risk. Time for a state-wide safety drive, not just in Surat or Gandhidham.
K
Kavya N
My cousin works in a unit near there. The family is very tense until we get more details. Praying for everyone's safety. These zones need better emergency protocols and regular drills.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50