Surat, Nov. 14 -- A massive fire broke out in a cloth storage godown located in the Kharvasa area of Surat, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.

Multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and intensive firefighting operations are currently underway to bring the blaze under control. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Detailing the ongoing rescue and containment efforts, Vijay Solanki, Sub-Fire Officer, said, "Firefighting operations are underway, and currently, 10 to 12 fire tenders are on the scene. 50 to 60 personnel are currently working on the operation."

Highlighting the logistical challenges posed by the scale of the facility, Solanki added that heavy machinery has been deployed to assis...