Pune: A massive fire broke out on Tuesday at the well-known Ramesh Dyeing store near Shanipar in Sadashiv Peth. The incident occurred around 11.50 am.
Responding to the severity of the situation, ten fire tenders were deployed to the spot. Firefighters found intense flames and thick smoke rising from the terrace of the three-storey building, where a metal shed and solar panels were installed. Initially, four tenders were dispatched, but six more were called in as the blaze intensified.
Pune Municipal Corporation’s Fire Department official Nilesh Mahajan said, “Due to difficulty in accessing the core of the fire, the team created an alternate entry point from the adjacent Shah Brothers store by removing metal sheets and directing water jets from that side. The fire brigade worked swiftly to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby shops and ensured it did not travel downward into the main store.”
After nearly an hour of rigorous efforts, the blaze was successfully brought under control. Fortunately, no injuries or loss of life were reported. The fire caused significant damage to stock stored on the upper floor, including sweaters, raincoats, school bags, suitcases and other items. The exact cause of the fire, however, is yet to be determined.
PMC Chief Fire Officer Devendra Potphode said, “The fire occurred in a prominent commercial establishment in the city’s central area. Due to the swift action and alertness of the firefighters and the timely deployment of multiple fire tenders, a major disaster was averted.”
