Massive fire erupts at soap factory in Rajkot’s Navagam
Updated: Apr 1st, 2025
A massive fire broke out at a soap factory in Rajkot’s Navagam area, causing explosions due to stored chemicals. Firefighters are working to douse the blaze, while rescue operations continue.
ACP RS Bariya stated, “Upon receiving the information, we immediately reached the scene. The fire started in a soap and shampoo factory. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but fire teams with 8–10 firefighters are already here, working to extinguish the flames.”
“The administration and ambulances are on-site, and no casualties have been reported so far. Our main focus is on controlling the fire. The police and traffic teams are also present to clear the area and prevent any further accidents,” he added.
Earlier on Tuesday, at least 18 were killed and several injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory and godown on Dhunwa Road in the Deesa town of Gujarat’s Banaskantha district.
The blast was suspected to have been triggered by a boiler explosion early morning.
The blast triggered a massive fire, causing widespread panic in the area as emergency personnel battled to control the blaze and search for survivors trapped under the debris.
Eyewitnesses reported multiple explosions, with the intensity of the blast leading to the collapse of the factory’s roof, trapping several workers inside.
Firefighters from Deesa Municipality, along with 108 emergency services, rushed to the site as flames engulfed the factory, making rescue operations increasingly difficult.
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