Pune: One dead in Shukrawar Peth fire, four firefighters injured

A three-storied building in Pune's Shukrawar Peth was engulfed in fire on Wednesday, in which a 45-year-old lost his life, while four firefighters were injured. 

Maharashtra: One dead after fire broke out at a three-storey building in Pune's Shukrawar Peth in early morning hours, now doused. pic.twitter.com/7ZSVht54bJ

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Pravin Bansal lost his life and the firefighters were injured, when the wall of the building collapsed during rescue operations. 

The fire which broke out at around 4 AM near Shukrawar Peth police station spread to the nearby Peth as well. 

Around 15 fire tankers were rushed to the spot, and the fire has now been doused,.  

The reason for the fire is not known yet