World · South & Central Asia · 11 hrs ago
Delhi reports no major fires during Deepavali as fire calls fall
The Delhi Fire Service received 257 calls during Deepavali, down from 269 the previous year.
The calls were recorded across Delhi during celebrations on November 8 and into the early hours of November 9.
Officials reported no major fire incidents during the festival.
Fire crews were stationed at all 71 fire stations, with rapid-response teams at identified hotspots.
At least five firefighters were injured while tackling fires, and 24 calls were linked to firecrackers.
AIIMS admitted 42 people with burns, including 11 with major injuries and 31 with minor burns.
The figures show that emergency calls fell, but fires and burn injuries still affected residents and crews.
The Delhi Fire Service received 257 calls during Deepavali in 2026, down from 269 the previous year.
Officials said no major fire incident was reported in Delhi during the festival.
At least 24 of the calls were related to firecrackers, and five firefighters were injured during operations.
The service deployed quick response teams at identified hotspots and personnel at all 71 fire stations.
AIIMS admitted 42 patients with burns on Deepavali, including 11 with major injuries.
- Who
- The Delhi Fire Service and its firefighting personnel. AIIMS also treated people with burn injuries.
- What
- Delhi reported no major fire incidents during Deepavali, while the fire service received fewer calls than the previous year.
- When
- Deepavali was on November 8, 2026. Officials reported the figures on November 9.
- Where
- Delhi.
- Why
- Not stated
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Deepavali was celebrated in Delhi, and the fire service received calls during the festival.
The fire service received 281 calls between 6 p.m. on November 8 and 6 a.m. on November 9.
Fire department officials said no major incident had been reported.
- Calls during Deepavali
- 257 in 2026; 269 in 2025
- Firecracker-related calls
- At least 24
- Fire stations staffed
- 71
- Firefighters injured
- At least 5
- AIIMS burn patients
- 42, including 11 with major injuries