2 flats gutted in fire in Pune building, no injuries reported

Five people were rescued after a fire broke out in a residential complex in Kondhwa area of Pune on Monday evening, gutting a couple of flats on the fifth floor, an official said.

Seven fire engines and water tankers were deployed to douse the blaze which began at 7pm, he said.

"We rescued five people. There are no reports of injuries to anyone. Two flats on the fifth floor were destroyed. The fire has been doused," he added.