17 two-wheelers, 4 cars gutted in fire at Kunal Market parking in Chinchwad; one injured

A massive fire broke out suddenly in the parking area of the Kunal Market building in the Chapekar Chowk area of Pimpri-Chinchwad after midnight. Seventeen two-wheelers and four four-wheelers parked there were completely gutted. One man was injured and was immediately admitted to a nearby hospital.

The incident took place between 1.30 am and 2 am. The fire in the building's parking area quickly took a fearsome form. Vehicles caught fire one after another, causing panic and fear among residents of the area. Flames and thick smoke spread far. Given the seriousness of the situation, the fire brigade was alerted immediately.

The main fire station received the call at 1.59 am. Soon afterwards, vehicles and teams of firefighters from the Pradhikaran sub-fire station and the Thergaon sub-fire station reached the spot. On arrival, the firefighters set to work with full force and sprayed water to bring the parking fire under control.

During the fire, information also emerged that some people were trapped in the building. Firefighters then rushed to the upper floors without regard for their own safety. The team brought the trapped people down safely. This brave and successful action averted a bigger tragedy.

Fireman Vivek Patil gave details. He said, "When we reached the spot and inspected, we saw that the fire was in the parking area, especially in electric vehicles and four-wheelers. Our team brought the fire completely under control by spraying water from a hose reel and extinguished it fully. Our team also rescued the people trapped on the upper floor safely. In this incident, a total of 17 two-wheelers and 4 four-wheelers have been gutted. One man has also been injured, and he has been sent to hospital immediately for treatment."

The exact cause of the fire is not yet known. However, according to preliminary estimates, it may have been caused by a short circuit or a fault in an e-vehicle. The police and the fire brigade are investigating further. The sudden fire in the middle of the night left the area tense and fearful for some time.