Fierce fires break out in several states on Diwali night; many people successfully rescued

Amidst the celebrations of the Diwali festival and the joy of firecrackers, several incidents of fire have been reported across various states in the country. According to a report by Amar Ujala, fires broke out at different locations ranging from Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, and Pune in Maharashtra to Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. In these incidents, residential buildings, factories, warehouses, and showrooms were engulfed in flames. At some locations, people were trapped inside buildings, while at others, there is a possibility of significant economic loss.

A major accident occurred in Thane, Maharashtra, where a fierce fire broke out in the Raheja building at 8 pm. Regarding this incident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that the fire brigade personnel and the TDR (Tactical Disaster Response) team worked with great courage. They carried out rescue operations by risking their lives, resulting in 50 individuals being safely evacuated. Shinde further stated that the entire area was filled with smoke and people were trapped in the fire. As the newness of the fire and smoke was outside the houses, rescuers first moved people to the terrace and designated refuge areas.

During the rescue operation, the administration remained in constant contact with the residents and provided them with proper directions. Drones were also utilised in this operation, providing real-time information on the situation. Through the drones, it was determined where the fire was located, where people were trapped, and which locations were safest for their evacuation. Fortunately, no loss of life has been reported in this incident.

In the national capital Delhi, a fire broke out at a rubber factory located in the Narela industrial area at 8:33 pm. Upon receiving information, 7 vehicles were dispatched to the spot by the Delhi Fire Service. Firefighters immediately initiated firefighting operations. According to available information, after bringing the fire under control, cooling operations were continued at the factory. However, detailed information regarding the exact cause of the fire, the extent of damage, or any injuries to individuals has not yet emerged.

In the Nagziri area on Dewas Road in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, a fire broke out in the Vishwakarma Hardware building between 10:00 pm and 10:15 pm. According to District Collector Roshan Kumar Singh, 4 fire engines were immediately dispatched upon receiving information about the incident. City Superintendent of Police Shweta Gupta provided information that the police and firefighters worked jointly to safely rescue two people. Additionally, an elderly man trapped on the third floor of the building was also successfully rescued and was immediately sent to the hospital for treatment.

In Nagpur, Maharashtra, an incident of fire caused by firecrackers has been reported. Additionally, fire incidents were also recorded in cities such as Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Lucknow, and Bhubaneswar. A complete report on the damage caused at various locations has not yet been received. The conflagrations on the night of Diwali caused panic in several cities, but major loss of life was averted due to the timely rescue operations conducted by the authorities.