Surat, Oct 18, 2021: A fire broke out in a packaging unit in Vareli in Kadodara, Surat on Monday morning.The incident took place when the workers were working on the fifth floor.
According to sources, some people allegedly jumped from the building to save their lives.
#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
"Two people have died following the incident," said Rupal Solanki, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bardoli Division.Meanwhile, around 145 people have been rescued so far by the fire department, according to sub-divisional magistrate KG Vaghela. Among them, many have been reported to be injured.
More than 10 fire brigades are on the spot trying to douse the fire.
Courtesy:India Today