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Odisha Fire Service Handles 75 Emergency Calls on Diwali Night
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 06:16 AM
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On Diwali night, Odisha Fire Services responded to 75 emergency calls, deploying teams to tackle fires, gas leaks and other hazards across the state.
On the night of the Diwali festival, Odisha Fire Services recorded a total of 75 emergency calls, dispatching fire‑fighting units to various locations for fire outbreaks, gas leaks and related incidents.
The department attributed the surge in calls to the heightened use of fireworks, open flames and cooking activities typical of the celebration, and reiterated safety advisories for the public.
Authorities reported that none of the incidents resulted in major casualties; the fire crews were able to contain the situations promptly and continue to monitor the situation throughout the night.
The department attributed the surge in calls to the heightened use of fireworks, open flames and cooking activities typical of the celebration, and reiterated safety advisories for the public.
Authorities reported that none of the incidents resulted in major casualties; the fire crews were able to contain the situations promptly and continue to monitor the situation throughout the night.