Massive Fire Engulfs Three Warehouses in Gujarat’s Umargam; Smoke Spreads Across 5 Km

A massive fire broke out at an industrial warehouse complex in Nagvas village of Umargam in Gujarat’s Valsad district on Tuesday afternoon, spreading across three consecutive warehouses and sending thick plumes of smoke across an area of nearly 5 km.

The blaze reportedly began at the Unovel Packaging warehouse before spreading to adjoining warehouses belonging to Gulf Oil and Hindustan Pencils. Large quantities of paper and oil are believed to have fuelled the fire, intensifying the flames and triggering panic among residents.

More than six fire tenders from Umargam, Sarigam and Vapi rushed to the spot and launched firefighting operations. No casualties had been reported at the time of filing this report.

Fire Spreads From Unovel Packaging Warehouse

According to preliminary information, the fire originated at the Unovel Packaging warehouse in the Nagvas industrial area. The substantial stock of paper inside the facility reportedly caused the flames to intensify rapidly, allowing the fire to spread to the neighbouring Gulf Oil and Hindustan Pencils warehouses.

The scale of the blaze produced dense smoke that spread across nearly 5 km. The smoke was so thick that it darkened the sky over the surrounding area, alarming local residents.

Firefighters Rush From Umargam, Sarigam and Vapi

After receiving information about the incident, Police Inspector G. R. Gadhvi of Bhilad and his team reached the site.

Local residents also rushed to the warehouses and helped evacuate employees working inside the facilities.

More than six fire tenders from Umargam, Sarigam and Vapi were deployed to bring the blaze under control. Firefighters began efforts to contain the flames and prevent further damage to nearby facilities.

No loss of life had been reported so far, although the extent of the property damage was not immediately known.

Locals Raise Concerns Over Fire Safety

The incident has raised concerns among local residents about the adequacy of fire safety arrangements at large industrial warehouses in the area.

Residents have alleged that insufficient fire safety measures at such facilities could pose a serious risk to nearby communities and the surrounding environment.

The cause of the fire remains unknown. Further details about the damage and the circumstances that led to the blaze are awaited.