Pimpri Chinchwad, 9th November 2026: The Pimpri Chinchwad Fire Brigade attended as many as 76 fire-related incidents between 5pm on Sunday and Monday morning, marking a sharp rise in fire emergencies during Laxmi Poojan. The number was nearly four times the approximately 20 incidents reported during last yearтАЩs Laxmi Poojan and is believed to be the highest number of such incidents recorded in the city in a single day.
Almost all the incidents were linked to the use of firecrackers during Diwali celebrations. While 50 incidents involved fires in open spaces, including grass, garbage and trees, another 20 were reported at flats, houses and shops. The remaining six incidents involved flex banners, compound walls, vehicles and towers. No injuries or casualties were reported in any of the 76 incidents.
The scale of the fire emergencies was significantly higher than the usual number of calls received by the fire brigade. During the entire previous week, the department had recorded around 60 fire-related incidents across the municipal limits.
To ensure a quick response, the fire brigade deployed personnel and vehicles at 12 additional strategic locations across the city, apart from operating its 10 fire stations. Around 250 officers and personnel, along with 42 fire vehicles, were pressed into service. Leaves of fire brigade personnel were cancelled to ensure adequate manpower during the festive period.
Fire officials said the additional deployment helped them reach incident sites quickly and prevent any major mishap despite the unusually high number of calls.
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