Ten shops at Juna Bazaar in the Mangalwar Peth area of Pune city were gutted in a fire incident Wednesday morning, said officials.
The Pune fire brigade control room received a call about the fire at 7.38 am. Teams of fire brigade, along with fire tenders and water tankers, rushed to the spot.
Fire breaks out in Juna Bazaar area of #Pune pic.twitter.com/aboaXrJYTy
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They brought the fire under control by around 8.25 am.┬аFire officials said tin shed shops carrying electrical and mechanical items suffered damages┬аin the incident.
Fire officials said tin shed shops carrying electrical and mechanical items suffered damages┬аin the incident. (Express Photo by Arul Horizon)
No casualties were reported. Attempts were being made to ascertain the cause of the fire.
Juna Bazaar is a roadside market in the crowded mid-city area, known for shops that sell old or used items. It operates every Sunday and Wednesday.
