World · India Bureau
Major vehicle fire near Pune destroys two-wheelers, cars; one hurt
A fire gutted 17 motorcycles and scooters along with four cars near Pune in the early hours, leaving one person injured. Emergency responders reached the scene within minutes of receiving the distress call.
LSN India ·
A major blaze broke out near Pune in the pre-dawn hours, destroying a significant number of vehicles parked at the location. The fire consumed 17 two-wheelers and four four-wheelers, causing considerable damage to the vehicles and surrounding area.
The Pimpri-Chinchwad fire brigade received an alert about the incident at 1:59 a.m., according to officials. Two fire tenders were immediately dispatched to tackle the rapidly spreading flames.
One person sustained injuries in the fire, though details regarding the extent of injuries remain unclear. The cause of the blaze has not been established, and investigation into the incident is underway.
Firefighters brought the fire under control after reaching the spot, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures. The incident highlighted the rapid response capabilities of the local fire brigade in containing potential disasters in the densely populated area around Pune.