A massive fire broke out at a textile waste storage facility near ANG Society on Kharwasa Canal Road in Gujarat’s Surat on Saturday, November 14, triggering panic among residents in the surrounding area. Thick plumes of smoke billowed into the sky as flames rapidly spread across the warehouse, prompting an emergency response from the fire department.
The fire erupted at an open plot spread across nearly two bighas, where large quantities of discarded fabric, locally known as ‘chindi’, were reportedly stored without authorisation. Following the incident, nine fire tenders were rushed to the location. Firefighters launched an intensive operation, using continuous water sprays to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby areas. After considerable efforts, a major portion of the blaze was brought under control, although firefighting teams continued working to extinguish the remaining flames.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be established. The reported unauthorised storage of textile waste at the site is also likely to come under scrutiny by the authorities. Meanwhile, details regarding the extent of property damage and any possible casualties were not immediately available.