At least 12 people were killed when a major fire broke out on Friday afternoon in a building in Surat city of Gujarat, including students and teachers. The classes of a coaching institute were being held in the top floor of the building when the fire broke out and in panic, the students jumped off.
More than 10 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. The fire took place in Takshila Arcade in the city. Several people are said to be still stuck inside the building. The fire broke out on the second floor of the building. According to the Surat Mayor, eight bodies have been retrieved from the building.
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It is a four-storeyed commercial and residential building. The injured have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The same building also houses several residential flats that were also affected by the fire.
This is developing news. More details are awaited.
Source: Zee News