During the Diwali festival, incidents of fire were reported from several parts of the country. Fire incidents in various cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Ghaziabad, Patna, Sikkim and Rangareddy in Telangana, triggered panic. In many places, short circuits were cited as the cause of the fires, while some incidents were suspected to have been caused by fireworks.
After reports of fires in Delhi and nearby areas, fire department teams remained active. In Patna and other cities too, fire incidents increased public concern. At several places, local residents also helped douse the flames and tried to bring the situation under control until fire personnel arrived.
The incidents of fire in markets, residential areas and other locations during the festival once again underlined the importance of safety arrangements. Fire department teams reached the spots and attempted to bring the fires under control. The damage caused in the incidents and the actual reasons for the fires are being assessed at the concerned level.
The administration has appealed to people to use electrical equipment carefully and follow safety rules while bursting firecrackers.
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