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Pune Highway Blaze: Hyundai i20 Engulfed in Flames
21 Jul
Summary
- A Hyundai i20 caught fire near Navale Bridge on Pune-Bengaluru Highway.
- The vehicle was completely destroyed by the fire incident.
- Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, preventing further spread.

A car fire occurred near Navale Bridge on the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway, leading to significant traffic disruption. The vehicle, identified as an older model Hyundai i20, was completely destroyed in the blaze. The incident happened around midnight, exacerbating an already congested highway due to a prior jam.
The fire department arrived promptly at the scene and successfully extinguished the flames. Their quick action was crucial in preventing the fire from spreading to other vehicles caught in the traffic queues. While the car was a total loss, the swift response averted a potentially larger disaster on this busy route.