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11 Fires Ravage Assam on Diwali, Three Injured, Homes and Warehouses Destroyed
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 02:03 AM
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At least 11 separate fires broke out across Assam on Diwali, leaving three people injured and causing extensive damage to residential homes and storage warehouses.
On the night of Diwali, fire crews responded to more than a dozen separate blazes reported across Assam. Officials confirmed that at least 11 distinct fires were recorded, resulting in three injuries and significant property loss.
Preliminary assessments indicate that several private residences and commercial warehouses were gutted by the flames. Local fire departments battled the outbreaks for hours, using water tenders and foam to contain the spread, but many structures suffered severe damage.
State authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incidents, while urging citizens to observe strict safety measures when handling fireworks and firecrackers. The police and disaster management teams have been deployed to assist affected families and to prevent further outbreaks during the festive period.
Preliminary assessments indicate that several private residences and commercial warehouses were gutted by the flames. Local fire departments battled the outbreaks for hours, using water tenders and foam to contain the spread, but many structures suffered severe damage.
State authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incidents, while urging citizens to observe strict safety measures when handling fireworks and firecrackers. The police and disaster management teams have been deployed to assist affected families and to prevent further outbreaks during the festive period.