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A major fire broke out early this morning on the top floor of the Raj Textile Market in the Parvat Patiya area of Surat, prompting a large-scale emergency response. The blaze was reported around 7:00 a.m., and fire engines rushed to the scene immediately.

Authorities confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far, as the fire erupted during early morning hours when the market was largely empty.

More than 20 fire tenders, including hydraulic escalators, were deployed as firefighters work to bring the flames under control. Officials say the operation is challenging due to the nature of the textile market, where most materials are synthetic, making the fire harder to contain.

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