Denim processing unit damaged in fire

AHMEDABAD: A denim processing unit in Arvind Mills premises on Naroda Road reported major fire on Sunday late. The extent of damage is yet to assessed. Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) reached the spot with 12 vehicles and doused the flames after three hours of firefighting.AFES received a call at 2.30 pm after which a team, led by chief fire officer M F Dastoor, rushed to the spot. After assessing the extent of fire, more vehicles, including water tankers, were deployed. "The fire started from a machine that later spread in other parts where the denim is processed. The exact reason for fire is not known yet," said an AFES official.The AFES and security staff at the mill also entered into a scuffle over firefighting and access for the firemen. The matter was resolved after senior officials from both side intervened.