Surat, Gujarat : A massive fire erupted on Saturday at a textile waste storage site near ANG Society on Kharwasa Canal Road in Gujarat’s Surat, triggering panic among residents in the surrounding areas.
The blaze broke out at an open plot spread across nearly two bighas, where huge quantities of discarded fabric, locally known as chindi, were allegedly being stored without authorisation. The highly inflammable textile waste quickly fuelled the flames, causing the fire to spread rapidly across the premises.
Responding to the emergency, the fire department rushed nine fire tenders to the location. Firefighters launched an intensive operation, using continuous water sprays to bring the situation under control and prevent the flames from reaching nearby areas.
After several hours of firefighting, a significant portion of the fire was brought under control. However, cooling and extinguishing operations continued to tackle the remaining hotspots and prevent any possibility of the blaze reigniting.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be established. Meanwhile, the alleged illegal storage of textile waste at the site is likely to come under the scanner of municipal authorities, with possible action against those responsible.
No immediate reports of casualties or confirmed property damage were available. Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed investigation once the emergency operations are completed.
