A major fire broke out in the parking area of Kunal Market in Chinchwad, in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area near Pune, at around 2 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, gutting 21 vehicles — 17 two-wheelers and four four-wheelers — parked there.

Source: The Hindu

An official of the Pimpri-Chinchwad fire brigade said the main fire station received a call about the blaze at 1.59 a.m., after which two fire tenders were sent to the spot. Firefighters brought the flames under control and prevented the fire from spreading further into the market building.

Ten people who were stranded on the terrace of the building were rescued safely by firefighters during the operation. According to preliminary information, one person sustained injuries in the incident. Vehicle owners face substantial losses as the parked vehicles were extensively damaged.

The cause of the fire has not yet been established. Police and the fire brigade are investigating how the blaze started, and further details on the extent of the damage are awaited.