Fire breaks out on 12th floor of River View Heights building in Surat's Mota Varachha
8 people, including a 100-year-old woman, successfully rescued in fire caused by short circuit
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
8 November 2026, 8:24 pm · 1 min read
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A fire suddenly broke out on the 12th floor of a residential building named 'River View Heights' located in the Mota Varachha area of Surat. According to reports from Sandesh, the fire was caused by a short circuit, which led to panic and chaos throughout the building.
Given the severity of the incident, 15 to 17 vehicles of the Surat Fire Brigade and senior officials immediately reached the spot. Fire department personnel undertook rescue operations with great effort using hydraulic platforms. The fire team safely rescued a total of 8 people trapped in two flats, including a 100-year-old woman. After battling the fire with water for a continuous 2 hours, it was brought under complete control. No loss of life has been reported in this accident.
A notable fact about this building is that the residence of the state's Minister of State for Health, Praful Panseriya, is located on its first floor. The fire incident caused a wave of concern among local residents.
River View Heights is a well-known residential building situated in the Mota Varachha area of Surat.
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