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Massive Fire Engulfs Textile Waste Warehouse in Surat, Gujarat
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 03:17 PM
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A large fire broke out at a textile waste storage facility in Surat, Gujarat, causing extensive damage and prompting emergency response teams to evacuate the area.
Earlier today, a massive fire erupted at a textile waste storage facility in Surat, Gujarat. Firefighters from the Surat Fire Brigade responded promptly and worked to contain the blaze, which spread rapidly through stacked waste materials. The fire caused extensive damage to the warehouse and surrounding structures, and the authorities evacuated nearby residents for safety. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with officials ruling out any suspicious activity at this stage. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety protocols in industrial waste storage sites across the region.