Major mishap averted as fire breaks out in DGVCL electricity pole at Ankleshwar GIDC
Short circuit caused blaze in electricity pole near S.A. Motors
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
11 November 2026, 2:23 am · 1 min read
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An incident occurred in the GIDC area of the industrial town Ankleshwar, where a fire suddenly broke out in a DGVCL electricity pole near S.A. Motors. According to a report by Sandesh, flames emerging from the live electricity pole created an atmosphere of panic and chaos in the surrounding area.
It is presumed that the fire was caused by a short circuit. As the electric current was live, a blaze erupted on the pole, causing fear among pedestrians and motorists. However, no loss of life occurred in this accident.
Upon being informed of the incident, the fire team of the notified department reached the spot. The firefighters showed presence of mind and brought the fire under control within minutes, thereby averting a major disaster.
As soon as the fire broke out, the power supply was immediately shut down. The local administration has started the repair work of the damaged electricity pole so that the power can be restored. Following this incident, demands have arisen for the administration to make security measures more stringent.
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