Pune: Hyundai i20 Catches Fire on DP Road in Kothrud, All Occupants Escape Unhurt
Kothrud, 11th November 2026: A Hyundai i20 car suddenly caught fire on DP Road in Kothrud late Tuesday night, triggering panic in the area. Fortunately, all occupants of the car escaped unhurt after stepping out of the vehicle as smoke began emerging from it.
According to preliminary information, the incident occurred on Tuesday night when the car suddenly caught fire while travelling along DP Road. As soon as smoke was noticed coming from the vehicle, the occupants got out, averting a potentially serious accident.
After receiving information about the incident, Pune Fire Brigade personnel rushed to the spot and immediately began firefighting operations. They managed to extinguish the blaze and prevent the situation from escalating.
No injuries have been reported in the incident. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
