Two Dead in a Fire at a Packaging Factory in Surat, 125 Rescued

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At least two people were reported dead and 125 others were rescued in a fire that broke out in a factory in Surat.

Firefighting operations are still underway at the packaging factory located in Vareli, Kadodara, Rupal Solanki, Deputy SP, Bardoli Division, told news agency ANI.

Authorities present at the spot said that one of the people died while trying to jump from the window in order to escape the fire.

At least two people were killed and 125 were rescued after a fire broke out at a packaging factory in Surat, Gujarat. @TheQuint pic.twitter.com/FePZaKnai7

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"Situation is under control," says Hemali Boghawala, Mayor of Surat. pic.twitter.com/uCQrWhCN9g

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The fire, which has now been brought under control, is believed to have started around 5 am on Monday, 18 October, Surat mayor Hemali Boghawala said.