Archive · 23 May 2025
Fire Engulfs Ahmedabad Building, 20 Rescued
A fire broke out on the eighth floor of an apartment building in Ahmedabad.
The fire started around 11 am on a Thursday, possibly due to an air-conditioner explosion.
Firefighters quickly arrived with 15 fire engines and rescued over 20 people from the building, including those on the terrace.
Two apartments were damaged.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the cause.
Fire started on the eighth floor of Purvi Tower in Ahmedabad.
An air-conditioner compressor blast is suspected to have triggered the fire.
Two cooking gas cylinders exploded during the fire.
Firefighters rescued over 20 people using a hydraulic platform and ladders.
No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident.
- Who
- Firefighters and residents
- What
- Fire in an eighth-floor apartment
- When
- 11 am, Thursday
- Where
- Purvi Tower, Gurukul Road, Ahmedabad
- Why
- Blast in an air-conditioner compressor
- Location
- Eighth-floor apartment in Purvi Tower
- Time
- 11 am, Thursday
- People Rescued
- 20
- Possible Cause
- Air-conditioner compressor
- Fire Tenders on Scene
- 15
