Boat gutted in fire at Ahmedabad riverfront near Gandhi Bridge, no casualties reported

A boat stationed along the Sabarmati Riverfront beneath Gandhi Bridge in Ahmedabad was completely destroyed after a fire broke out on board on Thursday, triggering a swift response from the Ahmedabad fire and emergency services department.

According to officials, the blaze erupted suddenly in a boat moored at the Riverfront, sending plumes of smoke into the air and drawing the attention of passers-by and nearby visitors. The incident caused a brief commotion in the area as authorities rushed to the scene.

Fire brigade teams were immediately deployed and launched firefighting operations to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby structures or vessels. After sustained efforts, firefighters succeeded in bringing the blaze under control.

Officials said the boat was extensively damaged and reduced to a charred shell in the fire. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident.

The exact cause of the fire has not yet been established. Authorities have initiated an inquiry to ascertain the circumstances that led to the blaze.

Further details are awaited as investigations continue.