Pune: Fire Damages Zeeshan Hyderabadi Biryani Restaurant in Viman Nagar, Kitchen Destroyed

Viman Nagar, 5th August 2026: A major fire broke out at Zeeshan Restaurant Hyderabadi Biryani House in the Viman Nagar area of Pune on Wednesday, causing extensive damage to the restaurant’s kitchen, dining area, and equipment. No casualties were reported.

According to fire officials, the blaze is believed to have started from the chimney connected to the restaurant’s furnace (bhatti). The flames quickly spread to the first and second floors of the building, which consists of a ground floor, two upper floors, and a terrace covered with a tin shed.

The fire rapidly engulfed food stock, packaging materials, and other combustible items stored inside the restaurant, resulting in significant damage.

Firefighters from the Yerawada and Dhanori Fire Stations rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control within 20 to 25 minutes. Cooling operations continued for approximately 30 to 45 minutes to prevent any possibility of the fire reigniting.

The fire caused complete damage to the kitchen, dining furniture, chimney, and the chimney exhaust system, along with other restaurant equipment.

The exact cause of the fire and the estimated financial loss are yet to be officially determined. An investigation into the incident is underway.