Pune: 50 Shanties Gutted After Massive Fire Breaks Out in Chandan Nagar, No Casualties Reported
Pune, April 23, 2025: A massive fire broke out in a slum in Pune’s Chandan Nagar during the early hours of Wednesday, gutting at least 50 shanties. The blaze, which started around 5 am in the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar slum area, triggered explosions of at least 15 gas cylinders before being brought under control by over 15 fire tenders.
🔥 Massive fire in Pune’s Chandan Nagar gutted 50 shanties, 15 cylinders exploded. No casualties. Over 80 firefighters & 15 tenders controlled blaze. Cause unknown. #PuneFire #ChandanNagar #Pune #punenews
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Officials from the Pune Fire Brigade confirmed that no casualties were reported, but the fire caused extensive damage to the tin-walled shanties. More than 80 firefighters worked tirelessly, deploying additional water tankers to contain the flames, which were finally controlled by 6:45 am. A cooling operation followed to prevent secondary fires.
“Residents evacuated quickly, saving whatever belongings they could, but most of their possessions were destroyed,” a fire brigade official said. The exact cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation.
