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Delhi Fire Brigade Receives 257 Calls, Handles 214 Fires on Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 02:01 PM
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On Diwali, Delhi’s fire department logged 257 emergency calls and responded to 214 fire incidents, officials said.
Delhi’s fire brigade reported that it received a total of 257 emergency calls on the Diwali holiday, of which 214 were confirmed fire incidents across the city. The department’s operations centre logged each call and dispatched teams to the affected locations promptly.
The fires varied from small kitchen blazes to mishaps involving fireworks in residential areas. Quick response by fire crews helped contain the flames, and there were no reports of major injuries or fatalities.
Officials highlighted the importance of adhering to safety norms while handling firecrackers and urged the public to keep extinguishers and water sources handy during the festive period.
Despite the high volume of incidents, the brigade managed to control all reported fires within a few hours, demonstrating the effectiveness of its emergency response protocols.
The fires varied from small kitchen blazes to mishaps involving fireworks in residential areas. Quick response by fire crews helped contain the flames, and there were no reports of major injuries or fatalities.
Officials highlighted the importance of adhering to safety norms while handling firecrackers and urged the public to keep extinguishers and water sources handy during the festive period.
Despite the high volume of incidents, the brigade managed to control all reported fires within a few hours, demonstrating the effectiveness of its emergency response protocols.