Pune Man Suffers Facial Burn Injuries During Fire Breathing Act at Ram Navmi Procession
A Ram Navami celebration in Talegaon Dabhade near Pune took a frightening turn on Sunday evening when a 20-year-old youth suffered burn injuries while attempting a fire-breathing act.
The incident happened during a Mallakhamb performance, which was part of the procession organized to celebrate the festival. Eyewitnesses said the youth tried to perform a fire-breathing act – an act that involves blowing a flammable substance towards a flame to create a dramatic burst of fire. Unfortunately, the act went terribly wrong.
Flames Engulfed His Face Mid-Act
A video of the incident, now viral on social media, shows the horrifying moment when flames suddenly engulfed the performer’s face. Onlookers were left shocked as the fire spread across his face in an instant.
Shocking moment from Talegaon Ram Navami procession near Pune — a youth suffered facial burns while performing a fire-breathing act. The act went horribly wrong in seconds. #Talegaon #RamNavami #PuneNews #FireStunt #ViralVideo pic.twitter.com/fcSkVcLVr6
— PuneNow (@itspunenow) April 7, 2025
“He has sustained facial burns and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital,” an officer from Talegaon Dabhade police station confirmed.
The incident has once again raised questions about safety precautions at public events, especially when risky acts are involved.
Local authorities are yet to comment on whether proper permissions or safety measures were in place during the procession.
