Three people were killed and three others went missing amid Diwali-related fire incidents across India, with shops, showrooms and buildings damaged in several cities.
At least three people were killed, and three others went missing, as Diwali celebrations across India were marked by multiple fire incidents. Blazes were reported in several cities, damaging shops, showrooms and residential buildings. While two people died in a firecracker shop blaze in Rajasthan’s Pali district, a 10-year-old boy lost his life after a rocket firecracker struck him in Delhi.
From Maharashtra and Jammu to Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh, fire services responded to emergencies at several locations. Pune alone recorded 63 fire incidents during Laxmi Pujan, while Mumbai reported multiple fires at residential and commercial properties.
Two Killed, Three Missing After Fire Guts Shops In Rajasthan
Two people died and one person suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at a firecracker shop near Swarn Mandir in Falna town of Rajasthan’s Pali district around 10 pm on Sunday.
The blaze spread to three shops in the market after sparks from firecrackers being burst on the road reportedly reached the shop. A nearby battery shop and a cutlery store were also affected. Two scooters, a motorcycle and a bicycle were destroyed.
Fire tenders from Bali, Sanderao and Rawla were deployed to control the flames. The injured person was taken to a hospital in Pali.
Three people were feared trapped in accommodation located above the shop. Their mobile phones were reportedly switched off, prompting a search operation. Firefighting efforts continued until at least 2.30 am.
