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Fireworks cause fires at 28+ sites in Kota on Diwali, losses in millions
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 12:36 PM
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More than 28 fire outbreaks were reported across Kota on Diwali night after fireworks ignited several locations, with losses estimated in the millions of rupees.
Kota, Rajasthan, saw a spate of fires on the night of Diwali as fireworks set ablaze at over 28 separate locations, officials said. The incidents were reported shortly after midnight, prompting an immediate response from the city fire department.
Firefighters from multiple stations rushed to the affected sites, battling flames that ranged from small kitchen fires to larger conflagrations in market areas. According to the department, crews were able to bring most of the blazes under control within a few hours through coordinated effort and use of water‑jet equipment.
Preliminary assessments suggest that the combined damage could run into several million rupees, factoring in property loss and the cost of extinguishing the fires. No casualties have been reported so far, but authorities have warned residents to exercise caution with fireworks in densely populated neighborhoods.
The municipal administration has urged citizens to adhere to safety guidelines for firecracker usage and has announced a review of fire‑prevention measures ahead of the upcoming festive season.
Firefighters from multiple stations rushed to the affected sites, battling flames that ranged from small kitchen fires to larger conflagrations in market areas. According to the department, crews were able to bring most of the blazes under control within a few hours through coordinated effort and use of water‑jet equipment.
Preliminary assessments suggest that the combined damage could run into several million rupees, factoring in property loss and the cost of extinguishing the fires. No casualties have been reported so far, but authorities have warned residents to exercise caution with fireworks in densely populated neighborhoods.
The municipal administration has urged citizens to adhere to safety guidelines for firecracker usage and has announced a review of fire‑prevention measures ahead of the upcoming festive season.