Fire at Udhna paint unit, no casualties

Surat: A fire broke out at a machine tools painting unit in Udhna in the early hours of Monday, triggering a swift response from the Surat Fire and Emergency Services (SFES). The unit was closed at the time, and no casualties were reported.Fire officials said a call about the blaze was received around 5.15 am, following which teams from Udhna, Man Darwaja and Majura were rushed to the spot.Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly one-and-a-half hours before bringing it under control. The prompt deployment of multiple teams helped prevent the fire from spreading and causing more extensive damage.While no injuries were reported, the fire damaged property inside the unit, including seven computers, desks and other materials."The exact cause is yet to be ascertained, though a short circuit is suspected. Since the unit was shut, no one was injured," an SFES official said.
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