Blast in Gandhinagar Sector 4: Four firefighters critically injured in rescue operation

A devastating explosion rocked a residential house in Sector 4 Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat, around 11 pm on Friday night, leaving four Gandhinagar fire brigade personnel critically injured as they attempted a rescue operation. The incident occurred around 12.30 am, triggering panic among local residents and a swift emergency response.

The dour members of the Gandhinagar Fire and Emergency Services, who responded promptly to the emergency call, sustained severe injuries during their efforts to control the blaze and evacuate occupants. The injured firefighters were rushed to Civil Hospital, where they remain in critical condition under intensive care. The fire personnel received 50% burns and were shifted to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital.