Pune Fire Brigade Officer Sustains Burn Injuries While Dousing Fire In Bus Near Chandani Chowk

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Kothrud, 27th February 2022: A bus today caught fire near Chandani Chowk on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway. After getting information, fire brigade personnel from Kothrud and Pashan rushed to the spot.

While dousing the fire, officer Gajanan Pathrudkar sustained burn injuries. He has been admitted to Surya Hospital in Kasba Peth. He has sustained about 25 percent burn injuries on the face and hand. His condition is stable now, officials said.

The incident took place around 2.09 pm today. The passengers in the bus immediately got off the bus after it caught fire. The bus plying between Jejuri and Mumbai.

A fire brigade officer said, “Today is also the birthday of 54-year-old Pathrudkar. He is known for his bravery in saving many lives.”