
Surat textile market fire destroys Diwali stock, injures firefighter
A major fire at Surat’s Shyam Sangini Textile Market destroyed large quantities of festive-season fabric. More than 150 firefighters battled the blaze for hours.
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A major fire at Surat’s Shyam Sangini Textile Market destroyed large quantities of festive-season fabric. More than 150 firefighters battled the blaze for hours.

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