Gujarat: Fire breaks out at textile store in Surat

ANI February 26, 2025 282 views

A significant fire broke out at Shiv Shakti Textile stores in Surat on Wednesday morning, rapidly spreading across multiple floors. The blaze started in the basement and quickly escalated to the first, second, and third levels, prompting an immediate response from fire services. Fifteen fire teams were deployed to control the inferno, with the Chief Fire Officer confirming that all personnel were safely evacuated. Investigations into the cause of the fire are currently pending.

"The fire spread from the basement to the first, second and third floors" - Vasant Parekh, Chief Fire Officer

Surat, February 26: A fire broke out at the Shiv Shakti Textile stores in Surat on Wednesday morning.

Key Points

Extensive fire erupts in Surat textile store

15 fire teams deployed for firefighting

No casualties reported

Basement to third floor affected

Fire tenders are at the spot.

"The fire spread from the basement to the first, second and third floors. It will take time to douse the fire," Chief Fire Officer Vasant Parekh told ANI.

"A few of the fire brigade personnel were stuck, but they have been evacuated. 15 teams are there. There has been no casualty," he added.

More information is awaited.