A massive fire broke out at a cloth storage godown in the Kharvasa area of Surat on Saturday, sending thick clouds of smoke into the sky. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot as firefighters began efforts to bring the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire is yet to be established. Further details, including the extent of damage, are awaited.
One killed in fire at Gujarat factory
In a separate incident, one person died after a massive fire broke out at the Leamak Company plant on the Bavla-Ahmedabad Road on November 7, fire department officials said.
According to officials, the fire reportedly started on the third floor of the facility, where chocolate production is carried out.
News agency ANI reported that fire tenders from Sanand, Bavla and Ahmedabad were sent to the plant after the department received information about the blaze. Firefighters battled the flames for nearly three hours, using continuous water jets before bringing the fire under control.
