4 Killed In Fire At Electric Hardware Shop In Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad

A tragic fire broke out in an electric hardware store in the Purnanagar area of Pimpri-Chinchwad in Pune district on Wednesday morning, claiming the lives of four people.

The fire started at around 5 am and quickly spread to the ground floor of the residential building where the store was located. The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Fire Department responded swiftly to the emergency and brought the fire under control after several hours.

However, four people, including the owner of the store, were trapped inside and died in the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Distressing images from the scene show billowing black smoke emerging from the shop, accompanied by the complete destruction of merchandise. The fire also caused extensive damage to the residential building.

The PCMC Fire Department has urged people to take precautions to prevent fire accidents. They have also advised people to stay away from the area as the rescue operation is still underway.