Massive fire breaks out in Tivana Oil Mills tower on Bawla-Bagodra highway

A massive fire broke out late at night on the Bawla-Bagodra highway located in the industrial area of Ahmedabad Rural. A sudden fire erupted in a massive and tall tower structure situated within the plant premises of ‘Tivana Oil Mills Pvt. Ltd.’ at Kalyangadh in Bawla taluka. The fire was so intense that it reached the upper part of the tower, and the entire area was illuminated by the light of the flames.

The fire broke out due to unknown reasons late at night while operations were underway in the factory. As it is an oil mill, large oil storage tanks were also located within the plant. There were fears that if the fire reached these tanks, a massive explosion could occur, leading to heavy chaos and panic among the labourers working in the factory. As soon as the factory siren sounded, workers rushed towards the open fields outside the plant to save their lives. From a distance on the Bawla-Bagodra highway, red flames and clouds of black smoke could be seen.

Given the seriousness of the incident, the local fire department and Bagodra police station were immediately informed. Firefighting teams reached the spot and undertook firefighting operations on a war footing using water and foam. The firefighters showed promptness in preventing the fire from spreading to other oil storage units and brought it under complete control. It is a preliminary estimate that a major loss of life was averted due to the efforts of the fire department.

According to reports by Sandesh, official information regarding whether any worker was burnt in this accident or the extent of financial loss incurred by the company has not yet been received. An official investigation into the incident has been initiated by the factory administration and the police.