20 children killed in major fire tragedy in Surat, Gujarat

In Gujarat, at least 20 children died and 16 others injured in a major fire that broke out in a building in Sarthana area of Surat yesterday.

The fire broke out in the Smart design Studio where children taking drawing and art classes.

It was situated on the third to top floor of 3 storied Takshshila Arcade. Fire Brigade sources said that they received call at around 4 pm and the fire was controlled in around 2 hours. Injured children have been admitted in Municipal and other nearby hospitals.

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani also rushed to the spot last night



to overview the rescue and treatment of injured children.

He ordered high-level inquiry in the incident. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel said that action would be taken against whoever found guilty for violation of norms after the detailed probe.

Meanwhile, local authorities have ordered to close all the tuition classes in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot and other cities of the state till detailed checking of the fire safety. State Government has announced Rs. 4 lakh cash assistance to the families of each victim.