Fires broke out in Vapi, Bharuch and Surat factories in last 24 hours
Updated: Feb 12th, 2025
Three major fires were reported from separate places in Gujarat in the last 24 hours. A fire broke out at a chemical manufacturing company in Vapi GIDC, while a massive fire engulfed a plastic barrels manufacturing company near Jambusar.
Moreover, a blast occurred in chemical-filled drums at a company in Borsara GIDC, Surat’s Mangrol.
Chaos in Vapi, no casualties reported
A fire broke out at Sanhi Chemicals located in the third phase of Vapi GIDC on Wednesday.
The fire spread rapidly due to the presence of chemicals, engulfing the entire company within moments. Flames were visible from a long distance. Fortunately, employees managed to evacuate in time, preventing any loss of life.
Upon receiving the report, fire teams from Vapi Municipality, Notified Area, GIDC, Daman, and Silvassa rushed to the site.
Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly three to four hours before finally bringing it under control. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
The GIDC police also arrived at the scene. It is worth noting that incidents of industrial fires tend to increase before March every year, raising suspicion about possible underlying causes.
Fire at Borsara GIDC
A fire incident was reported in Borsara GIDC, Mangrol, near Surat. A chemical drum explosion triggered the fire, which quickly spread across the factory. The fire reportedly broke out late Tuesday night.
Due to the presence of tin sheds in the company, containing the fire proved challenging. The packaging department of the company was completely gutted by the flames. Five to six fire engines are currently at the scene, working to control the fire.
Fire at Jambusar
According to reports, a massive fire broke out at Time Mauser Industries Pvt Ltd, a plastic barrel manufacturing company near Jambusar, Bharuch.
The fire started in the wee hours of Wednesday due to unknown reasons. Firefighters rushed to the site and initiated efforts to control the blaze.
The fire spread rapidly, even affecting a nearby company. However, after an extensive operation, the fire was brought under control. Firefighters from neighbouring industries assisted in the efforts, continuously spraying water to prevent further spread. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported in this incident.
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