A Major fire erupted at Praj Matrix Company on Urawade Road around 8 pm while research on a new product was underway. Firefighters were immediately called to the scene and worked tirelessly for over two hours to bring the situation under control. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported.
The exact cause of the fire remains unclear at this time, and while there are no reports of fatalities, the company is expected to incur losses worth lakhs of rupees. Preliminary estimates suggest that the fire might have been triggered by the chemicals used for research at the company, although this is still speculative.
Local police and administration teams quickly arrived at the site to manage the crowd and maintain order. Two fire engines and two ambulances were dispatched from Pune city to combat the blaze. The fire brigade personnel's tireless efforts eventually brought the fire under control. Praj Matrix is a well-known company specializing in bio-fuels and engineering, employing a significant number of highly qualified engineers and scientists. Given the nature of their research, a wide range of chemicals are regularly used, which could have contributed to the fire.
While it is feared that the company may have suffered a considerable loss, the authorities are still gathering information. A clearer picture regarding the cause of the fire and the extent of the damages is expected soon.