On Diwali night, one department was up all night, the Delhi Fire Department.
The Delhi Fire Department received the highest number of calls in the last 10 years on Diwali night. The total number of calls received increased to 320 on 1 November.
The spike in fire-related incidents has led to the death of at least three persons. At least 12 persons were also injured in fire-related incidents, said the Delhi Fire Services.
Speaking to news agency ANI earlier, Delhi Fire Services director Atul Garg said between midnight and 6 am, approximately 158 fire-related incidents cases were reported. “There were no major calls, but we received many. From 5 pm yesterday until midnight, around 192 calls were logged, and between midnight and 6 am, around 158 more were reported. From 5 pm to 5 am, in just 12 hours, the 300 mark was crossed.”
