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Fire Outbreaks Across India After Fireworks, 3 Dead
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 07:03 AM
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During Diwali night, fireworks sparked fires in several Indian cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, killing three people.
Fire outbreaks were reported in multiple Indian cities during the Diwali celebrations, with the most severe incidents occurring in Delhi and Mumbai. The explosions caused shop fronts, factories and residential buildings to catch fire, leading to widespread damage.
Authorities recorded three fatalities across the affected areas, while Pune alone reported 63 separate fire incidents attributed to fireworks. The high number of cases prompted emergency services to increase patrols and issue safety warnings.
Firefighters and police teams responded swiftly to contain the blazes and assist trapped residents. Officials urged the public to exercise caution with fireworks and to follow safety guidelines to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Authorities recorded three fatalities across the affected areas, while Pune alone reported 63 separate fire incidents attributed to fireworks. The high number of cases prompted emergency services to increase patrols and issue safety warnings.
Firefighters and police teams responded swiftly to contain the blazes and assist trapped residents. Officials urged the public to exercise caution with fireworks and to follow safety guidelines to prevent similar incidents in the future.