Maharashtra: Massive Fire Breaks Out At Pandevleni Hills In Nashik; No Casualties Reported (Watch Video)

Maharashtra: A massive fire broke out at Pandevleni Hill near Nashik on Friday, February 14. The fire broke out around 2 PM in the Pandav cave area. The exact reason for the fire is not out yet. Raising concerns among locals and authorities firefighters and officials reached immediately on the fire spot and controlled the situation.

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Although the fire department visited the area, the uphill terrain slope made it difficult for them to reach the affected spot due to strong winds. The fire was spreading across the hill, mostly burning dried grass. A team of 15–17 people from the fire department is currently working on the spot to control flames.

Reports state that the fire spread over the shrubs, producing dense smoke clouds that could be seen for many kilometers. The fire has expanded quickly due to high winds, sparking fears that it may eventually reach neighboring areas.

Fire reported in Dharashiv

Earlier today, another fire incident was reported from Maharashtra's Dharashiv where a MRCTC bus caught fire. The incident took place around 9:45 AM, shortly after a bus from Tuljapur, departing Basavakalyan at 6:00 AM, began its journey. As the MRCTC bus started, the driver noticed smoke coming from the cabin. Concerned that passengers might jump out of the windows in panic, he allowed them to disembark and stopped allowing new passengers to board. All passengers were able to safely exit the bus.