AC Short Circuit Sparks Surat Factory Fire; Firefighters Recover Diamonds

A fire started in a diamond factory in Surat.

Officials said an air-conditioner short circuit caused it.

The fire began in a unit where diamonds were polished.

Thick black smoke quickly filled the office.

It became hard to see or move inside.

Firefighters wore special breathing equipment to enter.

They controlled the flames and found the diamonds.

The recovered diamonds were worth more than Rs 50 lakh.

Their actions helped prevent a larger loss.