Firefighters battled nearly 75 fire incidents across Lucknow on Diwali night, marking an 82% rise over the 41 cases reported during the festival last year and keeping emergency response teams stretched through the celebrations. These fire incidents took place from Chhoti Diwali on Nov 7, to 9.
Firefighters battled nearly 75 fire incidents across Lucknow on Diwali night, marking an 82% rise over the 41 cases reported during the festival last year and keeping emergency response teams stretched through the celebrations. These fire incidents took place from Chhoti Diwali on Nov 7, to 9. Lucknow: Firefighters in Lucknow responded to nearly 75 fire incidents during Diwali celebrations from Nov 7 through Nov 9, an 82% increase from the 41 cases reported during the festival last year.
A separate fire at a house in Kashmiri Mohalla under Saadatganj police station was also brought under control after sustained efforts. Causes and damage assessments are underway.
One of the major incidents was reported from the Aashiana area, where an entire house was gutted late Monday night. No casualties were reported, as family members were away at a neighbour’s house when the fire broke out.