A massive fire broke out at Shyam Industries, an oil factory in Vatva GIDC Phase 1, on Thursday afternoon. Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from the premises, causing panic among workers and local residents.

Upon receiving the emergency call, the Ahmedabad Fire Brigade swiftly dispatched three fire tenders to the site. Firefighters are currently engaged in efforts to contain and extinguish the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby industrial units.

As per initial reports, the fire erupted in the storage section of the factory. The cause of the incident remains unknown, and authorities are investigating whether it was due to a short circuit, chemical reaction, or negligence.

No casualties reported 

Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported so far. Factory workers and nearby shop owners were quickly evacuated. and precautionary measures have been implemented to ensure safety.

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