Overview

• The blaze broke out around 2:40 pm on July 4 at a plastic storage godown beside a rice mill near Kheda bus station, sending thick black smoke visible kilometers away.
• Fire tenders from Nadiad, Kheda, Dholka, Ahmedabad, ONGC and Chiripal Company teams joined local departments in a coordinated effort to extinguish the fire.
• No casualties have been reported as authorities suspended electricity to the area, secured the perimeter and managed crowd control during the incident.
• Power cuts and perimeter lockdowns allowed firefighters to contain the blaze by early evening, after several hours of continuous operations.
• Officials say the incident highlights broader concerns over industrial fire risks in Gujarat’s densely populated zones and the need for stricter safety enforcement.