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Bhavnagar Lab Fire: How Locals and Firefighters Saved 20 Lives Amid Flames

A serious fire broke out at the Dev Pathology Lab in Bhavnagar's Kala Nala area. Quick-thinking locals raised the alarm and helped get vulnerable people to safety before firefighters arrived. A team of 50 firefighters worked to control the blaze, which started in the basement. Thankfully, everyone was rescued and no injuries were reported in the incident.

Key Points: Dev Pathology Lab Fire in Bhavnagar Gujarat, 20 Rescued

  • Locals first alerted authorities and helped rescue children and elderly from the lab
  • Over 50 firefighters with six brigades battled the blaze for hours
  • The fire originated in the basement before engulfing the entire building
  • A short circuit is suspected as the cause, similar to a recent Godhra warehouse fire
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Fire breaks out at Dev Pathology Lab in Bhavnagar

A massive fire engulfed Dev Pathology Lab in Bhavnagar. Locals and 50 firefighters rescued 20 people with no casualties reported. Details inside.

"We have rescued people on stretchers and a ladder. We have rescued 15-20 people so far. There is no casualty. - Fire Officer Pradyumansingh Jadeja"

Bhavnagar, December 3

A massive fire broke out at Dev Pathology Lab in the Kala Nala area of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday.

As the flames began to engulf the building, locals alerted the authorities before rushing to rescue children and elderly persons at the Pathology Lab. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported in the incident.

Upon receiving the alert, at least 50 firefighters and six fire brigades were deployed to douse the raging flames.

Speaking on the matter, Fire Officer Pradyumansingh Jadeja told ANI, "The fire broke out in the basement and engulfed the entire building." "We have rescued people on stretchers and a ladder. We have rescued 15-20 people so far. There is no casualty. Firefighting and the cooling process are underway," he added. Visuals from the site show smoke billowing from the building as firefighters rushed to contain the blaze.

Earlier on November 21, a major fire erupted at a wood warehouse near a hotel in Godhra, officials said.

No casualties have been reported in the incident. According to fire department officials, an alert was received in the early hours, and multiple teams were dispatched to the site."Early in the morning, we received information of a fire at a wood warehouse near the Royal Hotel. Three fire brigades arrived at the location to mitigate the fire, which is almost under control," Fire Officer Mukesh Chawda told ANI.

The fire was brought under control after two hours. A short circuit is believed to be the initial cause.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
This is the second major fire in Gujarat within weeks. Are our fire safety norms being followed properly? Authorities need to be more proactive with inspections, not just reactive after the incident. Glad everyone is safe this time.
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Aman W
Shout out to the brave firefighters! Deploying 6 brigades shows the scale. Hope the lab had proper insurance. Losing medical equipment and samples is a huge setback for patients relying on their reports.
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Sarah B
The real heroes are the locals who rushed in to help rescue children and elderly before the fire engines arrived. That's community spirit! Wishing a speedy recovery for the business and no disruption to essential medical services.
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Vikram M
Basement fires are especially dangerous. Electrical short circuits in old wiring are a common culprit. Building owners must invest in modern electrical systems and fire suppression, it's non-negotiable.
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Nikhil C
While the response was good, I respectfully think the article could have given more details. What about the cause? Was there flammable material stored improperly? Public needs to know to prevent future incidents.

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