Surat, April 1 A massive fire completely destroyed a textile factory in Surat on Wednesday, with no casualties reported so far, officials said.
The fire broke out around 10 am at the Gopi Knitting textile factory, part of Hojiwala Industries, in the Sachin industrial area, they said.
According to officials, firefighting equipment in the factory and the industrial area was initially used to control the blaze. However, when the flames continued to rise, the Surat fire brigade was informed around 11:30 am, they said.
The fire department issued a "major" call after the blaze spread rapidly due to the presence of fabrics and nylon material, engulfing the entire factory, an official said.
Over a dozen fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Precautions were taken to prevent it from spreading to nearby factories, he said.
The fire has been brought under control, and cooling operations are underway. There have been no reports of any injuries, he said.
While the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, it has caused extensive damage to the factory, the official added.