Pune: Massive Fire Broke Out at Shivar Chowk, Pimple Saudagar Early Morning
Pimple Saudagar, 27 January 2025: A massive fire broke out late last night, between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM, at Shivar Chowk in Pimple Saudagar, causing panic among residents and business owners. The incident occurred at Adi’s Fashion Market near Pradeep Sweets, beside Shivar Garden Restaurant.
According to initial reports, the fire is believed to have started inside the building, with a suspected short circuit being the likely cause. Firefighters rushed to the scene and managed to bring the blaze under control after hours of effort, successfully preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.
Fire Officer Gautam Ingawale stated, “no injuries or fatalities occurred despite the severity of the fire. Being a commercial complex, we managed to douse the fire within 15 minutes, though cooling operations took additional time. The property damage was significant, but we successfully prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the building.”
🚨 Massive Fire Near Shivar Chowk, Pimple Saudagar
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A late-night fire caused significant property damage but no casualties. Firefighters acted swiftly to contain it. Watch here! 🔥#PuneNews #PimpleSaudagar #FireSafety #Pune pic.twitter.com/2FAz1JDxH0
The fire attracted a large crowd of onlookers, but the swift action of the fire brigade ensured no casualties or injuries were reported. Authorities have cordoned off the area, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the fire.
Residents and business owners are urged to remain vigilant and adhere to fire safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future.
