Watch: Massive fire at Surat textile godown, thick smoke billows from site

SURAT: A massive fire broke out at a cloth storage godown in the Kharvasa area of Surat on Saturday, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky.Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and efforts to douse the flames were underway.The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details, including the extent of damage, are awaited.1 dead in separate incidentIn a separate incident, one person died after a massive fire broke out at the Leamak Company plant located on the Bavla-Ahmedabad Road, fire department officials said on November 7.According to officials, the blaze reportedly originated on the third floor of the facility, where chocolate production is carried out.According to news agency ANI, upon receiving information, fire tenders from Sanand, Bavla and Ahmedabad were rushed to the site to douse the flames.

Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly three hours using continuous water jets before successfully bringing it under control."One person has been confirmed dead in the incident," a fire department official said.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Surat | Silver Rate in Surat | Bank Holidays in Surat | Public Holidays in Surat | Surat AQI | Weather in Surat | Petrol Price in Surat | Diesel Price in Surat | CNG Price in Surat | LPG Price in SuratStay updated with the latest Surat news.

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