18 rescued from fire at Parishkar-1 apartments in Khokhra

A fire broke out on Friday afternoon at the Parishkar-1 residential complex in the Khokhra area of Ahmedabad, prompting an emergency response from the city’s fire brigade. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported in the incident.

According to officials, the Ahmedabad Fire Brigade deployed five fire tenders to the site shortly after the alarm was raised. The blaze, which caused panic among residents, was brought under control through a coordinated firefighting operation.

Speaking to Gujarat Samachar Digital, the divisional fire officer confirmed that a total of 18 residents were rescued from the affected premises by the fire brigade team. "The fire is now under control and no injuries or loss of life have been reported. All 18 individuals trapped inside were successfully rescued," he stated.

While the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, preliminary assessments suggest it may have originated in one of the upper floors of the complex. An investigation into the source and extent of the damage is currently underway.

Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious and follow fire safety protocols, especially in high-rise buildings. The fire department is also expected to conduct a safety audit of the complex in the coming days.