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Massive Fire Engulfs Surat Textile Market, Destroys 7 Shops Ahead of Diwali
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Moneycontrol•29-09-2026, 07:04
Massive Fire Engulfs Surat Textile Market, Destroys 7 Shops Ahead of Diwali
- •A major fire broke out at the Sangini Hub-2 textile market in Surat's Saroli, destroying seven shops and causing losses worth crores of rupees.
- •The blaze started on the first floor in a large store section comprising seven shops, spreading rapidly due to synthetic fabrics.
- •Over 100 firefighters brought the fire under control after a four-hour operation, with cooling activities ongoing.
- •One firefighter lost consciousness due to dense smoke inhalation and was hospitalized.
- •The incident occurs weeks after a similar fire at the nearby Shyam Sangini textile market, and ahead of Diwali, a peak season for textile traders.
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A major fire broke out in a store section containing seven shops on the first floor of the Sangini Hub-2 textile market and spread rapidly after coming into contact with synthetic fabrics. The exact cause remains under investigation to determine whether it was accidental or due to foul play.
The fire destroyed at least seven shops and caused losses worth several crores of rupees ahead of the Diwali festival season.
Surat Trade and Textile Association president Hansraj Jain appealed to textile markets across the city to remain open on Sundays until Diwali to facilitate purchases by outstation buyers.
