Surat: 2 Dead, Over 100 Rescued After Massive Blaze At Packaging Unit

A massive fire broke out in a packaging factory in Surat. The incident has left two dead and scores injured. More than 100 were rescued from the massive blaze. It took place at Vareli located in Kadodara industrial area. The blaze erupted in the Viva Packaging Company at around 4.30 am.

Surat | Rescue operation has concluded at the packaging factory where a fire broke out early morning today in Vareli, Kadodara

Police say two people have died and 125 people rescued in the fire incident. pic.twitter.com/UlgKlk94BE

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The massive blaze took place at the five-storey packaging unit in Gujarat’s Surat district. The fire started on the unit’s first floor and soon spread to other floors. Workers were working on the fifth floor of the Viva Packaging Company when the massive blaze erupted. There were more than 10 fire brigades present at the spot to douse the flames.

Surat Massive fire broke out in Kadodara GIDC, over 40 workers rescued , firefighters working to control fire

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Rupal Solanki, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bardoli division said, “The workers working in the packaging unit were rescued by a hydraulic crane. Some people allegedly jumped from the building to save their lives. Two people have been reported dead and 125 people have been rescued so far by the fire department.”

Surat Massive fire broke out in Kadodara GIDC, over 40 workers rescued , firefighters working to control fire

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The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

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