Fire Breaks Out At Surat’s Sangini Hub-2 Textile Market, 10+ Fire Tenders Rushed

A fire broke out on the first floor of Sangini Hub-2 textile market in Surat’s Saroli area on Monday, triggering panic among traders, workers and shoppers.

The market was operational when the blaze erupted, sending thick smoke through the busy textile complex. People rushed towards safer areas as visibility dropped and breathing became difficult.

More Than 10 Fire Tenders Deployed

The Surat Municipal Corporation’s fire control room was alerted soon after the fire was detected. More than 10 fire tenders were sent to the market as firefighters began efforts to contain the blaze.

Fire crews approached the affected section from multiple sides and used hose pipes to prevent the flames from spreading to adjoining shops and the upper floors.

The presence of large quantities of textile stock intensified the smoke, creating difficult conditions for firefighters working inside the building.

Thick Smoke Hampers Firefighting

As smoke filled the affected floor, people inside the market scrambled to evacuate. The dense textile stock added to the smoke, reducing visibility and causing breathing difficulties in the affected area.

Firefighters continued both firefighting and cooling operations after containing the main blaze to prevent any possibility of the fire reigniting.

Short Circuit Suspected, Exact Cause Pending

Preliminary information indicated that a short circuit may have triggered the fire. However, the exact cause is yet to be established and is expected to be determined after a detailed assessment.

There were no reports of casualties at the time of reporting. However, substantial damage to textile stock was feared following the incident.

Same Textile Hub Witnessed Major Fire Earlier This Month

Earlier this month, a major fire broke out at the Shyam Sangini Textile Market in the same area, with around 15 fire tenders deployed to bring the blaze under control. The fire spread across the fourth and fifth floors of the market, where large quantities of textile stock were stored. No casualties were reported in the incident.

The latest fire near the same textile market area has once again raised concerns over fire safety and preparedness in one of Surat’s key textile hubs.

Fire Safety Concerns In Surat Textile Markets

The incident has again brought attention to fire safety and emergency evacuation challenges in Surat’s densely packed textile market areas.

With large volumes of fabric and other combustible material stored across textile complexes, even a relatively contained fire can quickly generate heavy smoke and disrupt movement inside crowded commercial buildings.