A woman lost her life and at least 200 individuals were rescued following a fire breakout in the parking lot of a residential complex in Ahmedabad on Thursday night.
The fire originated in the parking area of Metro Mansion Flats near Mastan Masjid in the Fatehwadi area of Ahmedabad.
The blaze engulfed 40 two-wheelers and 3 autos parked in the vicinity. The fire brigade successfully evacuated 200 people.
Responding to a distress call received around 3.30 am today, the fire brigade dispatched 9 fire engines to combat the blaze. Initially, the fierce intensity of the fire instilled fear among the residents, with smoke infiltrating the upper floors of the building. Some individuals sought refuge on the rooftops, where they were later rescued by the fire brigade.
An investigation into the fire has been launched by the police and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team. Local residents provided information indicating the presence of antisocial elements around the flats during the late hours, who were subsequently removed from the vicinity.
Deputy Fire Officer Inayat Sheikh stated that after two hours of relentless effort, the fire was brought under control. Alongside rescuing individuals stranded on the rooftops, 50 vehicles were safely evacuated from the path of the flames.