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Dry Leaves Spark Blaze at Ancient Shaniwarwada Fort
13 Mar
Summary
- Fire damaged the historic Narayan Darwaja at Shaniwarwada fort.
- Accumulated dry leaves and tree branches ignited the blaze.
- Pune Municipal Corporation will investigate the incident thoroughly.
A fire incident on Thursday afternoon caused damage to the Narayan Darwaja, a historically significant teak wood door at the rear of Pune's Shaniwarwada fort. The blaze was reportedly sparked by accumulated dry leaves and tree branches. Firefighters from the Kasba Peth station responded swiftly to the call received around 12:30 PM. Upon dousing the flames, they observed that the door, named in memory of Narayanrao Peshwa, sustained burns and damage.
Officials from the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) have initiated a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire, noting that the site is typically maintained. Ward officer Pradeep Avhad stated that a decision on filing an offense would be made after the investigation report is available. Shaniwarwada, a fortified palace built in 1732, holds significant historical importance, witnessing key events and gruesome deaths in the Peshwa era.
