{
  "id": 1247411,
  "title": "WATCH: Mercedes Car Catches Fire Near Petrol Pump In Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Chikhali",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/watch-mercedes-car-catches-fire-near-petrol-pump-in-pimpri-chinchwads",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T09:56:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/watch-mercedes-car-catches-fire-near-petrol-pump-in-pimpri-chinchwads-chikhali"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, August 16, a high-end Mercedes car erupted into flames near an Indian Oil petrol station on Shiv Road, Chikhali, located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, India. The conflagration occurred in the early hours of the morning and raised alarm as the blaze ignited in the engine and bonnet regions of the vehicle. A video captured the flames rising from the front of the luxury Mercedes. The fire appeared to be concentrated around the bonnet and engine section before spreading across the front of the car.\n\nUpon learning of the incident, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) fire brigade immediately arrived at the scene. The fire personnel quickly worked to control the blaze and managed to extinguish the flames within minutes. This swift response was crucial given the proximity of the burning car to the petrol pump. Firefighters took steps to prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent areas and potentially causing a larger disaster.\n\nDespite the severity of the incident, no one was injured, and no fatalities were reported. The fire brigade's prompt actions also helped avert a potentially catastrophic situation. However, the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and the extent of damage to the vehicle's other components is still being evaluated. As the investigation continues, further information regarding the incident and its cause is expected to be released.",
  "summary": "Pimpri-Chinchwad: A luxury Mercedes car caught fire near an Indian Oil petrol pump on Shiv Road in Chikhali, Pimpri-Chinchwad, on Sunday, August 16. The incident took place during the wee hours of Sunday and caused concern as the vehicle caught fire close to a petrol pump. The fire broke out in the engine and bonnet area of the Mercedes. A video from the spot shows flames rising from the front of…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mercedes car catches fire near Indian Oil petrol station in Pimpri-Chinchwad, India.",
    "Flames spread from engine and bonnet regions before being extinguished.",
    "No injuries reported, investigation into cause continues."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}