A fire broke out at Shyam Industries in Vatva GIDC Phase 1, Ahmedabad, sending waves of panic through the area. Fortunately, the timely response of the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services, which deployed three fire tenders to the scene, helped prevent a major disaster. Firefighters are currently engaged in efforts to contain and extinguish the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby industrial units. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported so far. Factory workers and nearby shop owners were quickly evacuated. and precautionary measures have been implemented to ensure safety. Authorities have assured the public that safety protocols were strictly followed, and they are working to determine the exact cause of the fire. Local residents and workers at nearby factories expressed their gratitude for the swift action of the fire department, as it prevented a potentially catastrophic situation.
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Last week, in a similar incident in Surat massive fire broke out at a textile factory and spread to a plastic manufacturing plant in Sachin’s Hojiwala area. The fire occurred at Platinum International Textile Mills, located on Road No. 17 in the Sachin Hojiwala area. It is learned that a blast in the DP (distribution panel) of DGVCL triggered a short circuit, igniting a large quantity of yarn in the textile mill. The fire quickly spread to the adjacent Parth Plastic Company, producing thick smoke visible from 7–8 km away. More than five fire brigade vehicles from Hojiwala Fire Station rushed to the spot and are working to douse the flames. Fortunately, since it was a Holi holiday, no workers were present, and no casualties were reported. According to Rasikbhai, the manager of Platinum International, a short circuit following an explosion in DGVCL’s DP ignited the fire. Due to the presence of highly flammable plastic and yarn, the fire spread rapidly. Fire Officer Vasant Suryavanshi stated that firefighting operations are underway, and cooling work has begun. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown.