📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Dinesh Valke from Thane, India
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Diwali Night Blaze Rescues 50 in Thane as Fires Spread Across Maharashtra, Delhi, UP, MP and Odisha
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 05:33 AM
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On Diwali night, fire outbreaks erupted in several states, prompting emergency crews to rescue 50 people trapped in Thane, Maharashtra, while similar blazes were reported in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.
Multiple fire incidents broke out on the night of Diwali across a swath of Indian states, including Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. The flames were reported in residential and commercial areas, triggering a massive deployment of fire‑fighting units and police personnel.
In Thane, Maharashtra, a fast‑moving blaze engulfed a multi‑storey building, trapping dozens of occupants. Fire‑rescue teams arrived within minutes, using ladders and hydraulic platforms to evacuate residents. By the early hours, 50 people had been safely rescued, though several injuries were reported and the structure suffered extensive damage.
Authorities in Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal and Bhubaneswar confirmed smaller but serious fires in markets and housing complexes. Local fire departments contained the flames after several hours, and no fatalities were reported in those locations.
State governments have launched investigations to determine the cause of the simultaneous outbreaks, with preliminary reports suggesting a combination of overloaded electrical circuits and the use of unsafe fireworks. Senior officials urged citizens to observe fire‑safety guidelines during the festive season.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an advisory reminding the public to keep fire extinguishers handy and to report any suspicious activity that could lead to arson, emphasizing that safety must take precedence over celebrations.
In Thane, Maharashtra, a fast‑moving blaze engulfed a multi‑storey building, trapping dozens of occupants. Fire‑rescue teams arrived within minutes, using ladders and hydraulic platforms to evacuate residents. By the early hours, 50 people had been safely rescued, though several injuries were reported and the structure suffered extensive damage.
Authorities in Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal and Bhubaneswar confirmed smaller but serious fires in markets and housing complexes. Local fire departments contained the flames after several hours, and no fatalities were reported in those locations.
State governments have launched investigations to determine the cause of the simultaneous outbreaks, with preliminary reports suggesting a combination of overloaded electrical circuits and the use of unsafe fireworks. Senior officials urged citizens to observe fire‑safety guidelines during the festive season.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an advisory reminding the public to keep fire extinguishers handy and to report any suspicious activity that could lead to arson, emphasizing that safety must take precedence over celebrations.