Ahmedabad: A massive fire broke out at a factory in the Santej industrial area near Karoli, close to the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar border, triggering panic and chaos on the premises. The blaze spread rapidly at Singhal Industries, a packaging company, because of foam sheets and other highly combustible materials, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky that were visible from a considerable distance.
Massive fire broke out at Singhal Industries in Santej, Gujarat
However, no casualties have been reported so far, said Santej police inspector S R Chaudhary. He said police immediately sent a team to the factory after receiving information about the fire. He added that only after a detailed inspection would the exact cause of the blaze and the possibility of casualties be established.Workers and employees were inside the factory when the fire erupted, triggering a scramble to evacuate. No casualties have been reported so far, although officials said the situation would become clearer after a detailed assessment at the site.
Massive fire broke out at Singhal Industries in Santej, Gujarat
Firefighting operations were launched on a large scale after the incident was reported. Kalol fire brigade declared a major fire and deployed three fire tenders, while two vehicles were rushed from Kadi and two fire tenders from Gandhinagar. Authorities also requisitioned additional fire tenders from Mansa, Ahmedabad, and Vadsar as the blaze intensified and they needed more resources.Meanwhile, officials, including the local mamlatdar, reached the spot to monitor the situation and coordinate the response.As firefighting efforts continued, authorities cordoned off the surrounding area as a precautionary measure.The firefighting operation was still underway till reports last came in.
