A huge fire at the Godown which stores cloth materials has erupted in Kharavas area of Surat on Saturday, leading to an emergency situation in that area. The fire broke out at the godown where it was reported that in great mass of cloth and other stuff was kept. Fire spread throughout the building producing thick smoke visible from the area.
Information was reported regarding a fire and an emergency situation and firefighters and other emergency responders were immediately dispatched. Firefighters also began efforts to contain the fire and stop it from spreading towards nearby buildings and businesses.
There was no immediate indication of what caused the fire. The site will be investigated after the fire-fighting operation and it has been deemed safe to do so. Inside the godown was highly flammable cloth which was also a challenge for firefighters, as the fire can spread quickly in such materials.
The police and the local authorities are also keeping an eye on the situation and taking all possible precautions to ensure safety in the affected area. At the time of this report there were no immediate reports of casualties or injuries. The extent of property damage is also yet to be officially assessed.
Emergency workers at the scene are still investigating the cause of the fire, along with the firefighting response, and any losses.