A sudden fire erupted at a papad-making factory on the Changodar–Sarkhej–Bavla Highway near Ahmedabad on Saturday, causing panic among workers.
The blaze started at Amrita Papad Product Pvt Ltd, forcing employees to run out for safety as thick black smoke rose from the building.
Firefighters quickly responded with three fire tenders and began spraying water to control the flames. Local police also reached the site to manage the crowd.
The cause of the fire is still unknown and is being investigated, including whether a short circuit may have triggered it.