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Punjab Records 1,152 Farm Fires on Diwali, Highest Single-Day Spike This Season
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 10:34 AM
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Punjab authorities reported 1,152 farm fires on Diwali, marking the sharpest single-day increase in fire incidents this season. The spike highlights growing concerns over agricultural fire management during the festive period.
Punjab's agricultural sector faced a significant challenge on Diwali when authorities logged 1,152 farm fires, the highest single-day spike recorded this season.
The figure represents a sharp increase compared to the average daily incidents earlier in the year, drawing attention to the vulnerability of farms during festive celebrations.
Investigations are underway to determine the exact causes, with preliminary reports suggesting a link to dry weather conditions and the use of firecrackers in rural areas.
Fire services and local governments have pledged to strengthen monitoring and emergency response measures to prevent further incidents in the coming months.
The figure represents a sharp increase compared to the average daily incidents earlier in the year, drawing attention to the vulnerability of farms during festive celebrations.
Investigations are underway to determine the exact causes, with preliminary reports suggesting a link to dry weather conditions and the use of firecrackers in rural areas.
Fire services and local governments have pledged to strengthen monitoring and emergency response measures to prevent further incidents in the coming months.