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Crime
82 Fires Reported Across Jaipur on Diwali Night, Authorities Respond
✍️ Urban Acres
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 11:18 AM
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On the night of Diwali, Jaipur recorded 82 fire incidents, prompting emergency services to mobilise across the city.
Jaipur saw a surge of fire incidents on the Diwali night, with official tallies reaching 82 separate cases across residential and commercial areas. The figure was compiled by the municipal fire department as the festival celebrations peaked.
The fire brigade deployed multiple teams and fire engines to the affected zones, working through the night to contain blazes and prevent further spread. Local police assisted in crowd control and securing the sites.
City officials briefed the media, emphasizing that the high number of incidents underscores the need for stricter adherence to fire safety norms during festive periods. They urged citizens to use legal firecrackers and avoid open flames near flammable materials.
The department also announced a post‑festival audit of fire safety compliance in markets and public venues, aiming to reduce similar occurrences in future celebrations.
The fire brigade deployed multiple teams and fire engines to the affected zones, working through the night to contain blazes and prevent further spread. Local police assisted in crowd control and securing the sites.
City officials briefed the media, emphasizing that the high number of incidents underscores the need for stricter adherence to fire safety norms during festive periods. They urged citizens to use legal firecrackers and avoid open flames near flammable materials.
The department also announced a post‑festival audit of fire safety compliance in markets and public venues, aiming to reduce similar occurrences in future celebrations.