Pune: Fire at Kumthekar Road in Sadashiv Peth, Damage to Property Reported

Pune: The shopping destination of Kumthekar Road in the city saw a major fire yesterday, which was contained in 15 minutes. 

The incident reportedly occurred at 01:39 pm at a four-storey building near Kumthekar Road in Sadashiv Peth, Pune. A blaze could be seen on a second-floor house of the building.

As soon as the fire control room received the call, a water tanker was dispatched from two fire stations - Kasba and Janata Vasahat. 

Firefighters rescued people from the house. Three empty domestic LPG cylinders and two used cylinders were moved by the firefighters to prevent a blast.

No casualties or injuries were reported thanks to the efforts of the firefighters.

The fire at the Sadashiv Peth house caused considerable damage to property and material inside, say reports.