A massive fire broke out at two companies inside the Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ) in Gandhidham, Gujarat, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, sending thick smoke over the industrial estate and triggering a large emergency response.
Officials said the blaze began at around 11:00 am. Two fire brigade teams were dispatched to the scene, and firefighters were still working to bring the blaze under control.
Key Takeaways
- The fire broke out at two garment companies inside the Kandla Special Economic Zone in Gandhidham on Thursday morning.
- Two fire brigade teams were sent to the scene and were still working to control the blaze when reports emerged.
- Officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire, the full extent of the damage, or whether anyone was hurt.
What Happened at Kandla SEZ
According to reports carried by Indian news outlets citing ANI, the fire engulfed two garment companies operating within the special economic zone in Gujarat’s Kutch district. Early reports said garments stored at the units were destroyed, with losses estimated in crores of rupees, though that figure has not been officially confirmed.
The Kandla Special Economic Zone is one of India’s long-established export-oriented industrial zones, home to manufacturing and trading units near the Kandla port. A fire inside such a zone immediately raises concerns about stored goods, neighbouring units and the safety of workers on site, though officials have so far released no information about casualties or evacuations.
Two fire brigade teams were dispatched to the scene, and firefighters were still working to bring the blaze under control.
Firefighting Operation Underway
Firefighters were working to douse the flames after receiving information about the incident, with two fire brigade teams deployed to the spot. Fires in garment units are often difficult to control because stored fabric and finished stock can burn quickly, which is one reason fire services typically send multiple teams to such incidents.
Video shared by news agency ANI showed flames and thick smoke rising from the industrial units as fire tenders worked at the scene. Until the fire is fully extinguished, officials have said, the full scale of the damage cannot be assessed, and the cause will remain unconfirmed.
- Fire reported at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Location: two garment companies, Kandla SEZ, Gandhidham, Gujarat
- Two fire brigade teams deployed to the scene
- Garments reportedly destroyed, with losses estimated in crores of rupees
- Cause, full damage and casualty details still awaited
The incident follows other recent fire emergencies in India, including a terrace fire at Delhi’s North Block that drew six fire tenders and caused no casualties, and a hotel fire rescue in Ghaziabad earlier this week. It also comes as emergency teams elsewhere in India are still dealing with the aftermath of Cyclone Arnab in Odisha, where villages were marooned and air evacuations were under way.
Separate Fire in Goa’s Vasco Market
In a separate incident reported alongside the Kandla fire, a blaze broke out late on Wednesday night at a car accessories shop near Tilak Maidan in Vasco city, Goa, gutting several nearby shops. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited the Vasco Sunday Market site along with MLAs Daji Salkar and Sankalp Amonkar and assured all possible government support to those affected. More than 150 vendors used to set up stalls in the market, according to the chief minister.
What to Watch Next
What remains unanswered is the cause of the Kandla fire, the full extent of the damage, and whether anyone was injured, all points on which officials have said further details are awaited. Updates from the fire department and the zone authorities should also clarify whether neighbouring units were affected and when normal operations resume. In Goa, attention will stay on the support promised to the affected vendors and shopkeepers at the Vasco market.