Pune: Shocking Car Fire in Kharadi & Tree Collapse on Vehicle in Baner – Close Calls Caught on Camera
Pune News, July 03, 2025: A car caught fire in the Kharadi area of Pune on Thursday, sending shockwaves among locals. The incident, captured on video, showed the vehicle engulfed in flames as bystanders rushed to douse the fire with water. Fortunately, the driver managed to escape unharmed, and no injuries were reported.
Eyewitnesses reported that the car’s bonnet suddenly caught fire, prompting nearby pedestrians and shopkeepers to throw water in an attempt to control the blaze before firefighters arrived. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but authorities are investigating whether a mechanical malfunction or electrical short circuit was responsible.
Watch the Video of Car Fire:
Car Catches Fire in Pune’s Kharadi Chowk; Driver Escapes Unhurt!!#PuneNews #Kharadi #PuneUpdates #BreakingNews #LocalNews #CarFire #FireAccident #RoadSafety #EmergencyResponse #DriverEscapes #VehicleFire #IndiaNews #ViralVideo #IncidentAlert pic.twitter.com/uZ0hYVe6Tn
— Pune Mirror (@ThePuneMirror) July 3, 2025
Separate Incident: Tree Collapses on Parked Car in Baner
In another unfortunate event, a large tree fell on a parked car in the Baner area during the morning hours. Thankfully, no one was inside the vehicle at the time, and no injuries were reported. Local authorities quickly cleared the debris and restored normal traffic flow.
#PMCPune बाणेर, गल्ली क्रमांक ६, प्रथमेश पार्क येथे एक मोठे झाड चारचाकी वाहनावर पडल्याची घटना; अग्निशमन दल दाखल. जखमी कोणी नाही #punefire pic.twitter.com/2mnNWyTwyq
— Nilesh Sharad Mahajan (@Nileshmahajn101) July 3, 2025
Recurring Tree-Related Incidents Raise Safety Concerns
These incidents come just a day after a tree fell on a moving PMPML bus in Pune, causing panic among passengers. Earlier in May, two separate tree collapse incidents claimed lives—one in Karvenagar and another near Neelayam Cinema in Sadashiv Peth. The repeated accidents have sparked concerns over the maintenance of trees and urban safety measures in the city.
Residents have urged the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to conduct thorough inspections of aging trees, especially during monsoon season when heavy rains and strong winds increase the risk of such mishaps.
Authorities Respond:
Fire officials have advised vehicle owners to regularly check their cars for electrical or fuel leaks to prevent fires. Meanwhile, the PMC has assured citizens of a tree audit to identify and trim weak branches or unstable trees.
