Recognising the danger, other customers present at the petrol pump hurried away with their vehicles to ensure their safety. Their swift action prevented any injuries or casualties from occurring, police said. In response to the emergency, two fire tenders from Butibori MIDC rushed to the location and initiated a prompt firefighting operation. Firefighters battled the fire for approximately two hours before successfully gaining control over the flames. However, the diesel container sustained severe damage and was completely charred.

Police Inspector Bhimaji Patil of Butibori police station said that they were conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the fire. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities reported, and the swift response of the fire department prevented the fire from spreading further, he said.