Fire in Surat textile market tamed after 32 hours; Rs 400 crore loss recorded
AHMEDABAD: Fire at Shivshakti Textile Market in Gujarat's Surat has been tamed after a relentless 32-hour battle. Over 40 fire trucks pumped more than 40 lakh litres of water to douse the flames.
Massive blaze reignites at Surat’s Shiv Shakti Textile Market
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Fire in Surat textile market tamed after 32 hours; Rs 400 crore loss recorded
Traders estimate losses between Rs 300 to Rs 400 crore, making this one of Surat’s worst market fires in recent history. "Shivshakti Market is primarily a saree hub," said Vimal Singhi ...