Pune: The Laxmi Pujan celebrations on Friday (November 1) night saw 24 fire incidents reported across the city and district between 7 and 10 p.m., primarily due to firecracker use.
Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported, as firefighters responded promptly to control the blazes at various sites.
A significant fire erupted at a clothing warehouse in Dangat Estate Nagar near Shinde Pool in Warje Malwadi. Five fire engines were dispatched to the scene, successfully containing the flames before they could spread further.
Among the incidents, fires broke out at locations including garbage piles, trees, and even a few buildings.
Fires were reported across various areas, including Kalas, Manjri, Balewadi Phata, Kothrud, Market Yard, Sahakarnagar, and Ganesh Peth. Firefighters from nearby stations were deployed to these spots, working efficiently to contain each situation.
Notable Fire Incidents Reported:
7:35 p.m. - Garbage caught fire on the road in Kalas (Dhanori Fire Station vehicle)
7:36 p.m. - Fire in a sugarcane field in Manjri, More Wasti (Hadapsar Fire Station, one water tanker)
8:05 p.m. - Burning wires near Kaka Halwai Sweets at Balewadi Phata (Pashan Fire Station vehicle)
8:06 p.m. - Tree fire at Rambag Colony in Kothrud (Kothrud Fire Station vehicle)
8:12 p.m. - Trash fire in a garbage truck near Gate 5, Market Yard (Gangadham Fire Station vehicle)
8:19 p.m. - Fire on a coconut tree near Sahakarnagar Police Chowki (Janata Fire Station vehicle)
8:22 p.m. - Tree fire on Mangaldas Road (Naidu Fire Station vehicle)
8:24 p.m. - Fire due to tarpaulin burning in Burud Ali, Ganesh Peth (Central Fire Station vehicle)
8:30 p.m. - Fire on a balcony in Santosh Nagar, Kanj (Kanj Fire Station vehicle)
8:34 p.m. - Clothing store fire near Tamboli Masjid, Raviwar Peth (Kasba Fire Station vehicle)
8:38 p.m. - Truck fire near Bharat Forge Company, B T Kawade Road (B T Kawade Road Fire Station vehicle)
8:40 p.m. - House fire near Vijay Talkies, Laxmi Road (Central Fire Station vehicle)
8:45 p.m. - Field fire near Kalas Cemetery (Dhanori Fire Station vehicle)
8:54 p.m. - Tree fire near Maharashtra Mandal, Tilak Road (Central Fire Station vehicle)