On Monday, Diwali night, fires broke out across the country. Four people died in a fire in Mumbai, while more than 170 fires were reported in Delhi.

New Delhi: Diwali was celebrated across the country on Monday. Numerous fires were reported across the country due to firecrackers and flammable materials. In some places, there was loss of life and property. A fire broke out around midnight at Raheja Residency in Mumbai's Vashi area, killing four people. Several fires were also reported in Delhi. By 11:30 am on Monday, the Delhi Fire Service received more than 170 calls regarding fire incidents. According to officials, the number of incidents is likely to increase as reports continue to come in. Let's explore 10 major fire incidents in the country during Diwali...

1. Fire at a shoe manufacturing factory in Narela

A massive fire broke out at a shoe manufacturing factory in the DSIIDC Industrial Area of ​​Narela, Outer Delhi, on Monday evening. According to officials, 16 fire tenders were sent to the scene to control the blaze. The fire sent a thick plume of black smoke engulfing the factory building.

2. Fire in Bhorgarh Industrial Area

A fire also broke out at a cardboard manufacturing factory in Narela's Bhorgarh Industrial Area, Phase 2. According to the Delhi Fire Service, a firefighting operation was launched immediately upon receiving information. Fire Officer SK Dua stated that 26 fire tenders were deployed, which brought the fire under control.

3. Four people burnt in a fire in Vashi.

A fire broke out at Raheja Residency in the Vashi area around midnight. Four people died and about 10 others were seriously injured. The fire department arrived at the scene and brought the blaze under control.

4. Fire broke out in Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar

On Diwali night, the fire service in the capital, Delhi, received reports of more than 170 fires. Among these was a major fire at an auto parts warehouse in Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar. The fire department's prompt response prevented a major disaster.

5. 47 people injured in fire in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: 47 people, including 20 children, were injured due to firecrackers and domestic fires on Diwali. Four major fire incidents were also reported in the city.

6. Fire incident in Sambhajinagar

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board investigated the noise and fire incidents caused by firecrackers in Sambhajinagar. Some firecrackers were found to have exceeded noise levels and chemical contaminants, while others emitted pollution beyond the permissible limits.

7. Fire incidents were reported at several places in Pune.

Pune city also witnessed fire incidents during Diwali. These resulted in property damage, but no casualties were reported.

8. Fire in Ahmedabad caused by firecrackers

Some fires occurred in Ahmedabad on Diwali due to firecrackers and flammable materials. Several homes and shops were damaged, but no serious injuries were reported.

9. Fire also broke out in Kolkata

Fires broke out at several locations in Kolkata during Diwali. These incidents resulted in property damage, but did not pose a significant threat to life and safety.

10. Fire in Bengaluru, no loss of life or property

Bengaluru experienced fires during Diwali, caused by firecrackers and flammable materials. These incidents resulted in some property damage, but no major loss of life or property.

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