India, Feb. 17 -- Two large warehouses in the Pimple Gurav area were destroyed in a major blaze on Monday afternoon, with preliminary reports pointing to an electrical short circuit as the likely cause, officials said.

The fire broke out around noon in a cluster of storage units behind Chandrabhaga Lawns and rapidly engulfed both structures. Flammable materials stored inside, including decorative items and plywood, fuelled the flames, reducing the warehouses to ashes within hours.

Fire brigade teams from the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) rushed to the spot with multiple tenders and brought the blaze under control before it spread to nearby establishments.

No casualties were reported, though the extent of the losses is y...