Massive fire erupts at nylon factory in Surat; video shows flames and plume of thick smoke | WATCH
A huge fire erupted at a nylon garment manufacturing factory in Surat, leading to an urgent deployment of fire tenders. Firefighters are currently battling the flames while officials work to determine the cause.
A massive fire broke out at a nylon garment manufacturing facility in Gujarat's Surat on Tuesday triggering a large-scale emergency response in the industrial zone. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the structure as fire tenders reached the spot within minutes. As per officials, multiple fire engines have been deployed and personnel are working to contain the blaze.
Fire officials are assessing the extent of the damage, while efforts continue to prevent the flames from spreading to adjoining units. Initial reports suggest that the cause of the fire is yet to be established. No casualties have been reported so far. Authorities have cordoned off the area and further details are awaited.
Another fire incident in Surat
In a similar incident on Tuesday, four women and a child were killed after a fire broke out in a three-storey house in Surat city, police said. The incident occurred in the Mithi Khadi locality under the limits of Limbayat police station at around 10 am, when a family was packing sarees using foam sheets. Fire brigade teams and ambulances rushed to the spot soon after the blaze was reported and carried out a rescue operation, Deputy Commissioner of Police Kanan Desai said. According to Desai, the fire broke out in a three-storey house that the occupants used for saree packing work.
Short circuit triggered fire
Preliminary investigation suggests the fire may have been triggered by an electrical spark. "Based on our initial discussion with the fire brigade, we suspect there may have been an electrical spark that ignited the foam placed near the switchboard. Since the foam contains chemicals, it produced heavy smoke," the DCP said. The victims died due to suffocation caused by toxic smoke, she said.
The DCP said thick smoke engulfed the house, leaving the four women and a child in a critical condition. They were shifted to Civil Hospital in serious condition and later died during treatment, Desai added. The victims have been identified as Shehnaz Begum Ansari, 65, Husa Begam Ansari, 18, Shabina Ansari, 28, Parvin Abdul Ansari, 19, and Subhan Ali Ansari, 4, the official said.
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