Diwali Celebrations in Assam Witness 112 Fire Incidents
Fire Incidents Surge During Diwali in Assam
Major fire breaks out at shops opposite Gate No. 2 of GC CRPF Guwahati along NH-27 on Diwali. (Photo:@GCCRPFGTY/X)
Guwahati, Nov 9: On November 8, Assam experienced a total of 112 fire incidents during Diwali celebrations, with 22 occurring in Kamrup Metro alone. The Fire and Emergency Services Department reported that firecrackers were linked to 49 of these incidents.
In one incident at Jorabat’s 12th Mile area in Kamrup Metro, a person suffered minor injuries. Additionally, three significant fires were reported in Lakhimpur, Pathsala, and Silapathar.
The Inspector-in-Charge of Fire and Emergency Services in Assam stated that the department was actively responding to fire emergencies throughout the state during the festive period.
In Ambher village, Jorabat, a house was completely destroyed by fire, trapping an elderly man named Ratan Sharma inside, who sustained serious injuries.
Reports indicate that the fire ignited while the family was out purchasing firecrackers, with local residents suspecting an electrical short circuit as the cause.
Firefighters and police quickly arrived to control the blaze, rescuing Sharma and transporting him to a hospital for further treatment.
Another fire incident occurred in Guwahati’s Panbazar area during the Diwali festivities, where a blaze, also believed to be linked to firecrackers, engulfed a roadside hut near Cotton University.
In Jonai’s Simen Chapori, seven businesses were completely destroyed in a fire on Sunday evening. The cause remains unclear, but locals suspect it originated from a garage.
The damage is estimated to be in the lakhs, with affected establishments including a jewelry store, a bakery, a salon, and an electronics shop.
Throughout Diwali, fire and emergency services were actively engaged across Assam, with firecracker-related incidents making up a significant portion of the total reported cases.