A fire broke out on the fifth floor of Sarith Apartment near Bakery City in Vejalpur on early Thursday morning around 7.25 am, trapping four residents inside the affected apartment.

The emergency call prompted a swift response from Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency service, which dispatched one fire engine, a Gajraj vehicle, a hydraulic platform, and a divisional officer along with a rescue team to the location.

Upon arrival, the team efficiently rescued all four individuals from the flat without any injuries or casualties. While no one was harmed, the fire caused damage to household items, including furniture, a sofa, and a television. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

Inayat Shaikh, Divisional Fire Officer, stated, “Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire broke out due to a diya and quickly spread. All four family members, including two men and two women, were trapped in the bedroom but have been safely rescued.”