Pune: Fire Engulfs Two Paint Companies In Nasrapur Industrial Zone, No Injuries Reported
Nasrapur, 27th March 2024: A sudden and massive fire erupted this morning in two adjacent paint companies located on the Shivapur-Kondhanpur road in the industrial area located in Ranje village in Bhor taluka of Pune district, Maharashtra.
The blaze originated at Tuff Coat Polymers Private Limited in the Ranje area at approximately 10:15 am, engulfing materials worth lakhs of rupees.
According to reports, the fire initiated when a paint bailer caught fire while 27 workers were on duty at the company. Within moments, the fire intensified, spreading rapidly to the neighboring company, SKCO Paints.
Upon receiving information from locals, the Rajgarh Police Station responded to the scene, alerting the Bhor Fire Station, Katraj Fire Station, and Nanded City Fire Station (PMRDA). Firefighters promptly arrived and initiated efforts to contain the blaze.
The presence of a substantial amount of chemicals within the premises exacerbated the situation, causing flames and smoke to spread rapidly. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident. However, extensive damage was inflicted upon the materials housed within the affected companies, resulting in significant financial losses.
As investigations into the cause of the fire continue, authorities from the Rajgad Police are probing the matter to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to the outbreak of the inferno.
