Huge Fire At Godowns In Maharashtra's Pune, 22 Fire Tenders At Spot To Douse Blaze

Blaze erupted in a godown in a Gangadham area of Pune, Maharashtra. However, there have been no reports of any casualties.

The fire engulfed around 20 to 25 godowns all of which contained different materials. ( Image Source :ANI )

A massive fire which broke out in godowns in the Gangadham area of Pune on Sunday was brought under control after hours of efforts from the firefighters. Thick black smoke was rising out of the spot where firefighters were working to put out the blaze. While there were no reports of any casualty, 22 fire tenders reached the spot after the blaze erupted. The fire engulfed around 20 to 25 godowns which contained different materials. The residents in nearby areas were evacuated for safety.

Videos shared by the news agency ANI, showed massive plumes of smoke rising out of the area while firefighting was being carried out. 

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Fire breaks out in a godown in the Gangadham area of Pune. Fire tenders present at the spot. More detail awaited.

(Video Source: Fire Department) pic.twitter.com/3KtDwDnyRW

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2023

In another video that was taken from a top of a building, firefighters were carrying out an operation to put out the blaze, while the smoke was rising. 

#WATCH | Firefighting operation is underway after fire broke out in a godown in Gangadham area of Pune. pic.twitter.com/0x8yZdNMQN

— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2023

The reason behind the blaze is yet to be ascertained. Firefighting operations are still underway. 

Meanwhile, Devendra Potphode the Chief Fire Officer of Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) said that the situation has been brought under control, and that they are trying their best no to let the fire spread any further than godowns it burned down. He added that 24 fire engines are at the spot. 

"The situation is under control. We are ensuring that the fire does not spread further. 24 fire engines are present on the spot. So far no injuries have been reported", Potphode was quoted by ANI.

Late last month, a fire broke out in a godown on the Pune-Ahmednagar road in the Wagholi area of Maharashtra's Pune district. The incident occurred in the wee hours of the morning informed the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority's (PMRDA) fire department, adding that the fire has been brought under control using 2 fire tenders.

The PMRDA fire department, the godown was stocked with dairy products such as cheese, milk, butter cream, etc.

However, products worth lakhs and a pick-up tempo were damaged in the fire. 

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