Massive fire at railway police line campus in Surat's Varachha, 26 vehicles burnt to ashes

A massive fire has been reported at the railway police line campus located in the Varachha area of Surat, in which 26 vehicles seized by the police were completely burnt to ashes. According to a report by Sandesh, the incident began when a fire suddenly broke out in a tree within the campus. The fire quickly took a ferocious form, creating a state of chaos in the nearby Poddar Arcade and the surrounding area.

The flames of the fire reached old vehicles seized by the police that were parked nearby. Considering the severity of the incident, the fire department was immediately informed. Upon reaching the spot, fire personnel successfully brought the fire under control after an intense effort of one and a half hours using water hoses. Fortunately, no loss of life occurred in this accident. Had the fire brigade not arrived in time, the fire could have spread to other nearby properties, but a major disaster was averted due to timely action.

An investigation has been launched by the police and the administration to ascertain the exact cause of the fire. The police vehicles have suffered significant financial loss in this incident. There have been ongoing discussions regarding security and the disposal of seized vehicles at this railway police line campus located in the Varachha area of Surat city. This campus is primarily used to store vehicles seized during legal proceedings, where a large number of vehicles remain parked for long periods.