Diwali Firecracker Ignites Balcony Blaze in Thane

A firecracker sparked a blaze on the 31st floor balcony of a Thane city high-rise, damaging furniture but causing no injuries during Diwali celebrations. Swift action by fire personnel ensured the fire was controlled within 30 minutes. Other minor incidents were also reported but resulted in no injuries.

During the Diwali festivities, a firecracker set off a blaze on a high-rise building's 31st floor balcony in Thane city, Maharashtra, officials reported. The incident, which occurred around 10:45 p.m. on Monday, resulted in damaged furniture but caused no injuries.

Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief, Yasin Tadvi, confirmed the fire originated from a firecracker lit during the celebrations. Prompt response by fire personnel ensured that the blaze was extinguished within 30 minutes.

While other minor firecracker-related incidents were noted in the city, officials confirmed that there were no injuries reported in any of these incidents, highlighting the festival's heightened risk of fire hazards.

(With inputs from agencies.)