Diwali Laxmipujan celebrations kept fire brigade personnel on their toes, with Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad reporting a 170 fire incidents in a single day. A fire official told mid-day, “Firecracker-related incidents and burning of combustible materials during Diwali contributed to the increase in calls. Teams responded to all reported incidents and brought fires under control, with no major casualties.”

Major fire incidents

>> Fire at printing shop on Satara Road
>> A godown in Mangalwar Peth was engulfed in flames
>> A residential flat in Range Hills caught fire, prompting officials to rush to the spot
>> Several additional incidents involving open spaces, garbage, and combustible materials