As Diwali celebrations continued in Pune, a series of fire incidents were reported across the city on Thursday evening. The fires were largely attributed to firecrackers being set off during the Lakshmi Puja festivities. Fortunately, despite the alarming number of incidents, there were no injuries or loss of life in any of the cases.
Here’s a timeline of the fires that occurred:
– Garbage caught fire at Kalas, prompting the Dhanori Fire Station to respond.
– A fire broke out in a sugarcane field at More Vasti, Manjri, and the Hadapsar Fire Station deployed a water tanker.
– A wire caught fire in front of Kaka Halwai Sweet at Balewadi Phata, with the Pashan Fire Station responding.
– A tree fire was reported at Rambagh Colony, Kothrud, and the Kothrud Fire Station immediately sent a vehicle.
– Garbage burning near Market Yard, Gate No.5, caused a fire in a garbage vehicle. Gangadham Fire Station responded swiftly.
– A fire was reported at a coconut tree near the Sahkarnagar police post, with the Janata Fire Station deploying a vehicle.
– A tree caught fire at Mangaldas Road, and a fire engine from Naidu Fire Station was dispatched.
– Palm leaves caught fire at Burud Ali, Ganesh Peth, with Central Fire Station responding.
– A fire broke out in the gallery of a building in Santoshnagar, Katraj, and the Katraj Fire Station sent a vehicle.
– A fire erupted at a garment shop near Tamboli Masjid, Raviwar Peth, and Kasaba Fire Station quickly intervened.
– A truck caught fire in front of Bharat Forge Company on BT Kawade Road, with the local fire station responding promptly.
– A house fire was reported near Vijay Talkies, Lakshmi Road, and Central Fire Station dispatched a vehicle.
– A field near Kalas Crematorium caught fire, and the Dhanori Fire Station vehicle was sent to manage the situation.
– A tree fire occurred near Maharashtra Mandal, Tilak Road, and the Central Fire Station responded.
The fire department acted swiftly to address each incident, preventing major damage. They also emphasized the importance of using firecrackers cautiously during the festival to avoid such incidents.
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