As Nagpur lit up for Diwali on Tuesday evening, the city’s festive glow was marred by a series of fire incidents that kept the Fire and Emergency Services Department on its toes throughout the night. Between 7 p.m. on October 21 and 2 a.m. on October 22, the department received as many as 17 fire calls from various parts of the city, triggered largely by festive fireworks, electrical short circuits, and accidental blazes.
According to the official fire call report from the Nagpur Fire and Emergency Services, the first alert came at 7:05 p.m., followed by a steady stream of calls through the evening and into the early hours of Wednesday. Fire tenders from multiple stations, including Gaddigodam, Sakkardara, Lakadganj, and Civil Lines, were dispatched in quick succession to tackle the blazes.
Senior officials confirmed that though several calls were classified as “medium to major,” no casualties were reported, thanks to swift response and public cooperation. The incidents included small fires in residential buildings, burning of waste near localities, and a few cases of vehicles catching fire due to firecracker sparks.
The busiest period for the department was between 8:00 p.m. and midnight, when more than ten calls were logged almost back-to-back. Fire engines numbered 7287, 9868, 2825, and 4921 were among those deployed repeatedly through the night.
Officials appealed to citizens to celebrate responsibly, urging strict caution with diyas, decorative lights, and fireworks, especially in crowded residential areas. “Our teams worked round-the-clock responding to distress calls. Public awareness is the best prevention,” said a senior fire control officer.
Last Diwali, the city had recorded 13 similar calls, marking a noticeable rise this year. Authorities have warned that continued negligence with fireworks and festive lighting could escalate into serious urban safety risks if preventive measures are not observed.
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