Late-Night Blaze in Umargam GIDC: Fire Engulfs Plastic Manufacturing Company, Smoke Visible for Miles, Workers Safely Evacuated
On Saturday night, a sudden fire erupted at the Clear Poly Plast Company located in the third phase of Umargam GIDC, Valsad, causing panic among the workers. As the fire intensified, the security guard quickly evacuated both employees and informed the fire department. Dense smoke was visible from a distance due to the large flames.
The Umargam fire team declared it a major incident, and with the support of eight fire teams, they successfully brought the fire under control. Fortunately, no workers were harmed, but over 80 tons of plastic and machinery in the company were completely destroyed. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Fire Intensifies Due to Large Stock of Plastic at Valsad’s Umargam GIDC Clear Poly Plast Company
On Saturday night, thick smoke began to billow from the Clear Poly Plast Company in the third phase of Umargam GIDC, Valsad district. A security guard working at the company alerted two other employees about the fire and attempted to control it using a fire extinguisher. However, as the flames quickly intensified, the company management and Umargam fire team were notified.
The company primarily manufactured plastic bags, and the large quantity of plastic stored there allowed the fire to spread rapidly throughout the premises. Following the company manager’s guidance, the watchman successfully evacuated the two employees from the building safely. Unfortunately, the Clear Poly Plast Company was severely affected by the fire.
Major Fire Call Declared Due to Severity of Incident at Clear Poly Plast Company
Upon learning of the fire at Clear Poly Plast Company, workers from nearby companies rushed to provide assistance. The Umargam GIDC fire-fighting team quickly arrived at the scene, and due to the severity of the situation, a major fire call was declared.
A total of eight fire teams, including those from Umargam GIDC and the municipal fire department, reached the location and surrounded the company with a steady flow of water to bring the flames under control.
Plastic Stock and Machinery Reduced to Ashes in Fire at Plastic Bag Manufacturing Company
As the company manufactured plastic bags, the fire spread rapidly, making it challenging for the fire team to control. The stock of plastic and machinery was completely destroyed in the blaze, with estimated losses running into lakhs of rupees.
After the fire was brought under control, an FSL team was called in to determine the exact cause of the fire. Upon being informed, the Umargam police team managed traffic efficiently around the Clear Poly Plast Company located in the third phase of GIDC.
Company Manager’s Statement on the Fire Incident
In an interview with Source, company manager Rajubhai explained that on Saturday night, there was a lighter workload, with only two workers operating the machines along with a security guard, making a total of three personnel on duty. Welding work was ongoing at a neighboring company.
Rajubhai mentioned that he had repeatedly cautioned the neighboring company’s management and welding workers about the high stock of plastic in his company, stressing the risk of fire due to any sparks flying into their premises. Despite these warnings, the workers did not heed the advice.
Rajubhai speculated that sparks from the welding might have flown into his company, igniting the plastic. When one of the workers went to get a new roll of plastic and noticed smoke emerging from the compound, the security guard immediately joined him and tried to contain the fire using a fire extinguisher.
