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Diwali Firecracker Blaze Claims One Life, 269 Hurt in Tamil Nadu
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:39 AM
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During Diwali celebrations, a firecracker blast in Tamil Nadu resulted in one fatality and 269 burn injuries, prompting 16,079 emergency calls to the state 108 ambulance service.
A firecracker explosion during Diwali celebrations in Tamil Nadu caused the death of a child and left 269 people with burn injuries. The incident prompted a massive emergency response, with the state 108 ambulance network receiving 16,079 calls between 7 a.m. on November 7 and 7 a.m. on November 8. Hospitals across the state treated the injured, many requiring burn care. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution with fireworks and to seek immediate medical attention if injured.