Pune: Major Fire Breaks Out at Viva Hallmark Society in Bavdhan; No Casualties Reported
Bavdhan, 5th January 2026: A major fire erupted on Monday afternoon in a residential flat at Viva Hallmark Society, Bavdhan, near Suryadatta College. The NDA Fire Response Team from Chandni Chowk responded swiftly, containing the blaze and ensuring that no one was injured.
According to officials, the fire broke out in Flat No. 802 on the 8th floor of the 11-storey building. The team was dispatched at 1:40 PM and reached the society by 2:56 PM.
The operation was led by Officer-in-Charge Sunil Name, with firefighters Chandrakant Gavde, Datta Gogawale, Pandharinath Ubhe, Shivkumar Mane, Shridhar Yadav, Manoj Gaikwad, Ramesh Thopte, and Rakesh Naiknavare. Using hoses and ropes, the team accessed the flat through the main door and windows, bringing the flames under control efficiently.
The fire caused extensive damage to the flat’s interior, destroying the hall’s wiring, TV, sofa, study room cupboards, books, bed, and window glass, while two other rooms and the kitchen suffered heavy smoke damage. A minor fire spread was reported in Flat No. 902 due to broken windows in the study room.
No casualties were reported. Authorities noted that the society’s fire-fighting system was non-functional and advised residents to restore it immediately. A backup fire truck from Baner had arrived but was sent back once the fire was brought under control.
Officials praised the prompt action of the NDA Fire Response Team, which prevented the fire from spreading to other flats and causing greater damage.
