At least 35 people were rescued after a fire broke out at a hotel located in a commercial complex in Ahmedabad on Friday (Dec 12, 2025) afternoon, but no casualties were reported, according to authorities.
The fire broke out around 3 pm at Citizen Inn Hotel, located on the second floor of Parishram Elegance Commercial Complex off Science City Road in Sola area, said Fire Station Officer Thaltej Pravinsinh Solanki.
According to him, the flames were brought under control within an hour.
Ahmedabad Fire and Rescue Services (AFES) deployed eight to nine fire tenders to the spot. Firefighters rescued at least 35 people from the building by breaking window panes and using ladders, the officer said.
No casualties were reported in the fire, the cause of which is under investigation, Mr. Solanki said.
Preliminary information indicates that the fire started in the hotel’s pantry, where a refrigerator, a gas stove and a bottle were stored.
The hotel manager, Anil Patel, a resident of Rajasthan, reportedly fled the spot after the fire, officials added.
Published – 12 Dec 2025 20:51 IST
