Diwali Night Inferno: 29 Fire Incidents Rattle the City

On Diwali night, 29 fires were reported across the city, with the most significant occurring at a scrap warehouse in Rathiwas village. The blaze took 20 hours to extinguish. No casualties were reported, but the fires destroyed merchandise worth lakhs, impacting several locations, including showrooms and warehouses.

On Diwali night, the city witnessed 29 fire incidents, the most significant in a scrap warehouse at Rathiwas village, according to fire department officials on Tuesday.

In the crowded Shivpuri area of Old Gurugram, a severe blaze engulfed a photo frame showroom, resulting in the complete destruction of its merchandise, authorities said.

No casualties were reported, but in various locations, including slums and warehouses, significant losses of property were incurred, with fires exacerbated by inflammable materials such as vehicle compressors, oils, and plastics.

(With inputs from agencies.)