Pune: E-Scooters Catch Fire in Residential Building’s Parking Area in Walhekarwadi, Three Vehicles Destroyed
Pimpri Chinchwad, 20th July 2026: Three electric two-wheelers were gutted after a fire broke out while they were being charged in the parking area of a residential building at Dagadoba Chowk in Walhekarwadi on Monday morning. Two women trapped on the upper floors of the building were rescued safely by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Fire Brigade.
According to the fire department, the blaze erupted in electric two-wheelers that were plugged in for charging and quickly spread, engulfing the parking area before extending to the adjoining two-storey residential building. Three electric scooters were completely destroyed in the fire.
On receiving the alert, the PCMC Fire Brigade rushed three fire tenders to the spot and launched firefighting and rescue operations. Firefighters evacuated two women who were trapped on the first and second floors of the building. Their timely intervention ensured that there was no loss of life.
Fire personnel worked to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby structures and brought the blaze under control after sustained efforts. Officials said the prompt response of the fire brigade prevented a major tragedy.
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Deputy Fire Officer Gautam Ingawale. Lead Firemen Vinayak Nale and Shahaji Kopnar, along with a team of firefighters, played a key role in extinguishing the fire and carrying out the rescue operation.
The fire department urged citizens to exercise caution while charging electric vehicles inside residential buildings, stating that adherence to basic safety measures can help prevent such incidents. It also appealed to residents to immediately dial 101 in the event of a fire or other emergency instead of panicking.
