{
  "id": 10480565,
  "title": "Massive fire at Surat textile market, 7 shops gutted",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/massive-fire-at-surat-textile-market-7-shops-gutted",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-28T15:49:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/massive-fire-at-surat-textile-market-7-shops-gutted-10898058/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A massive fire broke out at the Sangini Hub-2 textile market in Surat on Monday, gutting at least seven shops and causing significant financial losses to the affected textile traders. The fire department rushed over 15 fire tenders to the scene, evacuating people and working to extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with officials uncertain whether it was accidental or the result of foul play. The festive season was approaching, and textile traders had stocked up on sarees and dress material in anticipation of increased demand during Diwali. Sanghini Hub-2 saw a large number of customers, many from other states, who flocked to the market before the holidays. The fire started on the first floor of the six-story building, in a large store section comprising seven shops. The flames quickly spread due to the proximity of synthetic materials and neighboring shops. Over 100 people from the Surat Fire Department responded to the emergency, working to contain the fire and prevent its spread. Tragically, one of the firemen lost consciousness due to the dense smoke generated by the burning synthetic fabrics. The incident has raised concerns within the local community, with the president of the Surat Trade and Textile Association appealing to all textile markets to remain open on Sundays until Diwali, in an effort to accommodate outstation buyers and support the traders during this busy period.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}