Ahmedabad: A devastating fire erupted on Wednesday (March 18) in the busy Panchkuva Revdi Bazaar Market and Sindhi Market area of Kalupur one of Ahmedabad’s most congested commercial zones triggering widespread panic among traders and residents in the vicinity. More than 30 shops have been engulfed in the blaze so far, with authorities working on a war footing to bring the fire under control.
As soon as the intensity of the fire became apparent, the local fire control room was immediately alerted. Responding swiftly, over 20 fire brigade vehicles rushed to the spot from multiple directions, with firefighters deploying water jets from all sides in an effort to contain the rapidly spreading flames.
Senior Officials Present at the Scene
Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Fire) Vipul Thakkar and the Chief Fire Officer are both present at the site, personally overseeing the firefighting operations. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far, though officials fear significant damage to property.
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The market, well known for its cloth and textile trade, houses a large volume of goods and merchandise across its shops a factor that is raising serious concerns about the fire spreading further. With the area densely packed with stores selling clothing and various other commodities, the risk of the blaze intensifying remains high. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined and is currently under investigation.
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