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Fire breaks out at apartment building in Rajkot; 3 dead, 60 rescued
Published on Mar 14, 2025
By IANS
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- RAJKOT — A catastrophic fire ripped through the Atlantis building in Gujarat's Rajkot on the 150-foot Ring Road, leaving three dead and dozens trapped in the blazing inferno, fire officials said on Friday.
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- The fire erupted on the fifth floor of the building and quickly spread upwards, creating chaos and panic among residents.
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- The Fire Brigade responded with remarkable swiftness, battling intense flames and thick smoke to rescue nearly 60 individuals, including two women and two children, using a fire lift.
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- Tragically, three lives were lost, and one injured victim was rushed to the Rajkot Civil Hospital for immediate treatment.
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- The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but the incident has sparked fear and concern throughout the community.
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- Local authorities and police have ramped up their presence at the scene, ensuring no one remains trapped within the charred building.
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- The blaze, which originated on the sixth floor of the C-Wing and spread up to the 10th floor, has raised serious concerns about fire safety protocols in the city's high-rise buildings.
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- BJP leader Bharat Boghra commended the Fire Brigade's efforts while confirming that rescue operations are still ongoing.
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- With the fire now under control, authorities are combing through each floor to rule out any remaining victims.
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- Senior fire and police officials are leading the investigation.
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- Rajkot has witnessed significant fire incidents in recent years, highlighting concerns about fire safety protocols in the city.
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- On May 25, 2024, a catastrophic fire erupted at the TRP Game Zone, an amusement park in Rajkot, resulting in the tragic loss of 33 lives, including nine children.
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- The blaze was ignited by sparks from welding work that came into contact with flammable materials stored on-site.
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- Investigations revealed that the facility lacked proper fire safety measures and was operating without the necessary fire department certification.
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- This incident prompted the Gujarat High Court to label it a "man-made disaster", leading to the formation of a Special Investigation Team to probe the tragedy.
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