Major blaze at AC storeroom in Ahmedabad, mother-son succumbed to injuries

A woman and 5-year-old kid succumed to burn injuries in a major fire that broke out in Gyanda Society in Jivraj Park area of Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Soumya, the child and mother Sarawswati Meghani scuccumed to their injuries on Sunday evening.

The house was used as storeroom for AC material, including gas cylinders, foam, copper pipes, butane gas. More than 10 vehicles, including a car were charred in the fire.

Two senior citizens have serious burns and are been rushed to the Jivraj Hospital for treatment.

Jagdish Meghani who owns the house and shop used to store AC repairing material in the house and three other shops nearby.

Reports claim neighborhood house also affected in the incident.

Around 14 to 15 blasts were reported at Gyanda Society in Jivraj Park. The house where the blasts took place was rented out by the landlord. 

According to reports, a total of five tenants lived in the house. The tenant reportedly used residential space as a godown for air conditioners.

The godown had gas cylinders, foam, copper wires and other materials.

More than 10 vehicle including car, bike and active burnt in the incident.

In 2024, the chairman of Gyanda housing society sent a notice to the house owner Meghani and later informed Amdavad Municipal Corporation about the stores in house.

However, no action was taken against the owner. 

Meghani has been absconding after the incident.

More than 10 fire brigade vehicles were immediately dispatched to the spot. Firefighters from Navrangpura, Prahladnagar, and Jamalpur rushed to the scene to bring the situation under control. Vejalpur MLA Amit Thaker also reached the site to oversee the rescue and relief efforts.