Ahmedabad: Massive Fire Breaks Out At IT Company In Thaltej’s Magnet Park, 9 Hospitalised

A massive fire broke out late at night at an IT company located in Magnet Park, in Ahmedabad’s Thaltej area, triggering panic and leaving nine people hospitalised. The fire reportedly spread across the entire corporate building, trapping several people inside as flames engulfed the premises. In a desperate attempt to escape, three people jumped from the building, while fire brigade teams launched a rescue operation. As the fire spread through the building, several people were seen jumping from the structure in an attempt to escape the flames and heavy smoke. Disturbing visuals of the incident have also surfaced. According to preliminary information, firefighters rescued six people from the building. All nine injured persons were subsequently shifted to the nearby Zydus Hospital for treatment. Two of the injured are reportedly in critical condition. Preliminary information suggests that an electrical short circuit may have triggered the blaze. However, the exact cause of the fire is yet to be officially established. Fire Brigade Rescues Six, Conducts Search OperationDivisional Fire Officer Swastik Jadeja said the Ahmedabad Fire Brigade received an emergency call reporting a fire near Magnet Corporate Park in Thaltej. Firefighters from the nearest fire station rushed to the location and began firefighting and smoke-ventilation operations. Six people were rescued from the building. Jadeja said firefighters used breathing apparatus, search equipment, ropes and lighting systems to search through smoke-filled areas and evacuated people safely. Read more