A Massive Fire continuous even after 36 hours at the Shiv Shakti Textile Market (SSTM) on Ring Road, engulfing over 800 shops, with nearly 450 shops completely reduced to ashes. The fire, which initially broke out on Tuesday and reignited on Wednesday morning, has left the bustling market district in ruins.
Efforts to contain the blaze, fueled by polyester sarees and other textile items stored in the market’s 834 shops across five floors. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported as authorities and fire brigades from five departments continue their relentless battle against the flames.
Anupam Singh Gehlot, Surat Police Commissioner, emphasized the challenges posed by the market’s structure and its proximity to other textile markets. “Our priority is to prevent the fire from spreading further,” Commissioner Gehlot stated, highlighting the closure of nearby markets and evacuation efforts to safeguard lives and property.
The scene was heart-wrenching as traders, witnessing their livelihoods consumed by fire, were seen in tears amid the billowing smoke that engulfed the city skyline. Deputy Commissioner of Police Bhagirath Gadhavi confirmed the sealing off of the area, evacuation of residents, and closure of surrounding businesses to facilitate firefighting operations.
List of 57 textile markets that will remain closed today
- 451 Textile Market
- Abhinandan Textile Market
- Abhishek Textile Market
- Anand Market
- Anmol Textile Market
- Anupam Market
- Arihant Market
- Ashoka Tower
- Balaji Textile Market
- City Textile Market
- Ganesh Textile Market
- Gollawala Textile Market
- Galaxy Icon Market
- Golmu Market
- Good Luck Textile Market
- Guru Krupa Textile Market
- J.D. Textile Market
- Jay Mahaveer Textile Market
- Jay Radhey Market
- J.J. AC Textile Market
- Kasturi Textile Market
- Krishna Textile Market
- Laxmi Textile Market
- Mahaveer Textile Market
- Meghdoot
- MG Textile Market
- Millennium Textile Market
- Millennium-2
- New Lucky Textile Market
- New T.T. Tower
- Paras Textile Market
- Radhey Textile Market
- Raghukul Textile Market
- Rituraaj Unique
- Rushabh Tower
- Sagar Textile Market
- Traders Association
- Sai Darshan Textile Market
- Sai Krupa Textile Market
- Sai Nathu Textile Market
- Shanti Textile Market
- Shiv Krupa Textile Market
- Shiv Pooja Textile Market
- Shiv Shakti Textile Market
- Shreeji Textile Market
- Shree Ram Textile Market
- Silk Heritage
- Silk Plaza
- Someshwara Textile Market
- Surat Textile Market
- Swadeshi Textile Market
- T.T. Tower
- Trade Center
- Vakariya Textile Market
- Vishal House
- Reshamwala Textile Market
- Gautam Textile Market
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