Guj: Massive fire engulfs firecracker shops in Ahmedabad, several residents moved to safety

A massive fire broke out in Firecracker shops located in an industrial area in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Wednesday, prompting officials to evacuate several people from nearby residential areas as a precautionary measure. Two fire brigade officials sustained minor injuries due to the bursting of firecrackers, officials said.Officials said thick smoke engulfed the Vikas Estate area in Bapunagar locality where the affected shops are located. Panic gripped nearby residential areas due to the intermittent bursting of crackers in the fire.