Gujarat: 2 Dead As Fire Breaks Out In Packaging Unit In Surat
Surat: As many as two people were killed after a fire broke out at a packaging factory in Surat in Gujarat this morning, news agency ANI reported.
According to reports, around more than 125 people were rescued from the unit located in Kadodara industrial area, it said quoting an official.
More than 100 people were pulled out by the hydraulic lift.
#Surat | 2 persons dead, 125 people rescued after a fire broke out at a packaging factory in Vareli, Kadodara early morning today: Rupal Solanki, DySP, Bardoli Division pic.twitter.com/FEPa6ylPpz
— Kalinga TV (@Kalingatv) October 18, 2021
According to sources, more than 10 fire engines were used to extinguish the flames.
A video released by ANI showed a group of people standing on the roof of the building as they call for help. The workers were seen waving their hands to grab the attention of the firemen on the ground.
#WATCH Around 125 people were rescued, two died in fire at a packaging factory in Kadodara’s Vareli in Surat, early morning today; Fire fighting operation underway#Gujarat pic.twitter.com/dWsjwmPTph
— ANI (@ANI) October 18, 2021
“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,” said Rupal Solanki, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bardoli division, was quoted as saying by ANI.