Mon, 28 Sept, 2026, 02:24 pm
Reported by Gujarat Samachar
A fire broke out on the first floor of Sangini Hub-2 textile market in Surat’s Saroli area on Monday, triggering panic among traders, workers and shoppers.
The market was operational when the blaze erupted, sending thick smoke through the busy textile complex. People rushed towards safer areas as visibility dropped and breathing became difficult.
The Surat Municipal Corporation’s fire control room was alerted soon after the fire was detected. More than 10 fire tenders were sent to the market as firefighters began efforts to contain the blaze.
Fire crews approached the affected section from multiple sides and used hose pipes to prevent the flames from spreading to adjoining shops and the upper floors.
The presence of large quantities of textile stock intensified the smoke, creating difficult conditions for firefighters working inside the building.
