Fire at Historic Parekh Wada in Pune Contained Without Casualties

Firefighters controlled the blaze within an hour in the congested Nana Peth area; the cause remains under investigation.

A major fire broke out at Parekh Wada, a three-storey wooden structure in Nana Peth, Pune, on April 6, 2025, shortly after Ram Navami celebrations at a nearby temple.
The fire was brought under control within an hour by a team of 60-70 firefighters using 10 fire engines, water tankers, and rescue vehicles.
No casualties were reported, and residents from nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution due to dense smoke.
Several gas cylinders were removed from the premises to prevent explosions, and cooling operations continued to eliminate the risk of reignition.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, with officials noting its proximity to the Ram Navami celebrations as a potential factor.