Pune High-Rise Fire in Undri: 15-Year-Old Dies, Five Injured After Cylinder Blast at Marvel Ideal Society
Pune, September 26, 2025: A massive fire broke out on Friday afternoon in a 14-storey residential building in Pune’s Undri area, leaving a 15-year-old boy dead and five others injured, including two firefighters reported PTI.
According to fire officials, the blaze started in a flat on the 12th floor of Marvel Ideal Society on Jagdamba Bhavan Road. Firefighters rushed five fire tenders and a hydraulic ladder to the scene to control the flames.
During the operation, a gas cylinder inside the flat exploded, causing injuries to two firefighters and three residents. The injured were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities confirmed that the fire has been brought under control and cooling operations are ongoing.
A tragic fire incident unfolded at Marvel Ideal Society in Undri, Pune, where a blaze on the 12th floor led to chaos and loss. During the rescue operation, a sudden cylinder blast caused the death of a 15-year-old boy and left five others injured.#UndriFire #PuneFire pic.twitter.com/81gyueI56w
— DCN Pune (@PuneDcn) September 26, 2025
The incident has once again highlighted the importance of fire safety in high-rise residential buildings across Pune. Officials have urged residents to follow safety measures, regularly check gas cylinders, and ensure electrical fittings are in proper condition to prevent similar accidents.
