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A fire broke out near Ambardi Safari Park in Gujarat's Amreli district, damaging 185 acres of forest land. Fire officials suspect an electrical short-circuit as the cause. Three firefighting teams worked for four hours to control the blaze. No casualties or significant property damage was reported.

Key Points: Fire Breaks Out Near Ambardi Safari Park in Gujarat's Amreli

  • Fire erupted near Ambardi Safari Park in Amreli
  • Electrical short-circuit suspected as cause
  • 185 acres of forest land affected
  • No casualties or major damage reported
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Fire at revenue area in Gujarat's Amreli; no casualty reported

A fire near Ambardi Safari Park in Amreli was controlled after 4 hours, damaging 185 acres of forest land. No casualties reported.

"Three teams were dispatched from the Fire and Emergency Service Control Room. – SC Gadh, Amreli Fire Officer"

Amreli, April 19

A fire broke out in the revenue area between Ambardi Safari Park and Ambardi village in Gujarat's Amreli on Friday, officials said, adding that the fire was brought under control after four hours of effort.

No casualties or injuries to anyone were reported in the incident, they said.

An electrical short-circuit was believed to be the reason behind the fire.

Amreli Fire Officer SC Gadh said, "Today, in Amreli district, Dhari tehsil, a fire broke out in the land between Ambardi Safari Park and Ambardi village, near the coastal area of the Shatrunjay River."

"Three teams were dispatched from the Fire and Emergency Service Control Room. One more vehicle was called from the Bagasara tehsil. After 4 hours of efforts, the fire was brought under control," he said.

He further said that there is no report of any damage.

"This is a revenue extension land, and there are damages to forest trees. Thick vegetation has been burnt. Fire was spread in nearly 185 acres of land," he added.

More details are awaited.

- ANI

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Rahul P.
Thank God no one was hurt! 🙏 The firefighters did an amazing job controlling this in just 4 hours. 185 acres is a huge area - imagine if it had spread further!
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Priya M.
Electrical short circuits seem to be causing too many fires these days. Maybe the government should conduct regular safety audits of wiring in public areas?
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Amit K.
The loss of forest trees is heartbreaking 💔 Hope they plant new saplings to compensate for the damage. Nature takes years to recover from such incidents.
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Sunita R.
While I appreciate the quick response, I wonder why it took 4 hours to control? Maybe we need more fire stations in rural areas with better equipment.
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Vikram J.
My cousin lives near Ambardi village. She said the smoke was visible from miles away! Terrifying experience for locals but thankfully no casualties.
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Neha S.
The fire officers deserve appreciation for their hard work in such difficult conditions. Hope they get proper recognition for saving lives and property!

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