7Photo© hindustantimes.comDelhi Fire Services Receive Highest Fire-Related Calls In 13 Years On Diwali Despite Cracker Ban
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The Delhi Fire Services experienced a surge in fire-related calls this Diwali with more than 300 such incidents reported across the city, which is the highest in the past 13 years, an official said on Friday.
“The figure marks the highest number of Diwali-related fire and emergency incidents in the past 13 years," DFS chief Atul Garg said.
According to officials, the increase is attributed to the extensive use of firecrackers.
The DFS, which had ramped up its readiness for the festival by deploying fire engines and personnel across the city, reported that most calls were received between 5 pm on October 31 and 5 am on November 1.
“ There were no major calls but we received many. From 5 pm yesterday until midnight, around 192 calls were logged, and between midnight till 6 am around 158 more were reported. From 5 PM to 5 AM, in…
Atul Garg,
Delhi Records Over 300 Fire-Related Incidents On Diwali
“ There were minor fire incidents, including one in Vikaspuri where two people became unconscious. Another incident was reported in Mangolpuri, where a woman and two children were injured. There was no…
Atul Garg,
Delhi Records Over 300 Fire-Related Incidents On Diwali