A series of fire incidents and firecracker-related accidents were reported across several parts of India during Diwali celebrations, leaving multiple people dead and several others injured or missing. From Rajasthan and Delhi to Pune, Nagpur, Jammu, Mumbai, Gangtok and Uttar Pradesh's Banda, fires damaged shops, commercial establishments and residential buildings.

Pune alone reported 63 fire incidents, while two people were killed in a firecracker shop blaze in Rajasthan's Pali district. In Delhi, a 10-year-old boy died after a rocket firecracker struck him in the stomach.TWO KILLED, THREE MISSING AS FIRE GUTS SHOPS IN RAJASTHAN'S PALIA massive fire broke out at a firecracker shop near Swarn Mandir in Falna town of Rajasthan's Pali district around 10 pm on Sunday, gutting three shops and killing two people.

One person sustained burn injuries, while a search was underway for three others who were reportedly missing.According to preliminary information, the fire started after sparks from firecrackers being burst on the road reached the firecracker shop located in the market. The flames quickly spread, triggering panic among shopkeepers and people in the area.Two scooters, a motorcycle and a bicycle were also gutted in the blaze.

A nearby battery shop and a cutlery shop were among the establishments affected. Fire tenders were called from Bali, Sanderao and Rawla to control the blaze.

The injured person was taken to a hospital in Pali for treatment.According to reports, accommodation was located above the shop, and three people were feared trapped. Their mobile phones were reportedly switched off.

Firefighting efforts continued until at least 2.30 am.10-YEAR-OLD BOY KILLED AFTER ROCKET FIRECRACKER HITS HIM IN DELHI Diwali celebrations turned tragic in outer Delhi's Narela after a 10-year-old boy died when a rocket firecracker struck him in the stomach.The incident took place while the child was setting off firecrackers. The rocket reportedly entered his stomach, causing fatal injuries.

He died on the spot.Following the incident, the child's family members created a commotion at the hospital. Police took custody of the body and sent it for post-mortem examination.

An investigation into the incident has been initiated.63 FIRE INCIDENTS REPORTED IN PUNEPune reported 63 fire incidents on the occasion of Laxmi Pujan. All the incidents were attributed to firecrackers, with fire brigade personnel rushing to the affected locations and bringing the flames under control.No injuries or casualties were reported in these incidents.

The extensive bursting of firecrackers also affected the city's air quality, with a layer of haze visible over the skyline.SHOWROOM CATCHES FIRE IN NAGPUR, SEVERAL TWO-WHEELERS GUTTEDIn Nagpur, a massive fire broke out at the Sai Dynamics TVS showroom in Savarkar Nagar, near Dev Nagar Chowk. Several two-wheelers were destroyed in the blaze.The fire reportedly started in the showroom shed due to firecrackers and spread to the lower portion of the premises, causing significant damage.GOVERNMENT QUARTER CATCHES FIRE IN GANGTOKIn Sikkim's Gangtok, a government quarter at Forest Colony caught fire on Sunday night.

According to preliminary reports, the blaze was triggered by firecrackers. Further details about the extent of damage were awaited.FIRE BREAKS OUT AT 17-STOREY BUILDING IN THANEAnother major incident was reported in Thane, where a fire broke out at the 17-storey Carlyle building in the Raheja Garden complex in Wagle Estate around 8.30 pm on Sunday.Rescue and firefighting operations were launched to evacuate residents who may have been stranded inside.

Yasin Tadvi, chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, said no injuries had been reported so far.He said efforts to extinguish the fire were underway and rescue teams were working to evacuate anyone trapped inside the building.SCRAP SHOP GUTTED IN BANDA, OWNER ALLEGES ARSONIn Uttar Pradesh's Banda, a massive fire gutted a scrap shop along Baberu Road in the Kotwali area late Sunday night. Five fire tenders were deployed to bring the blaze under control after it spread rapidly through the large quantity of scrap stored at the premises.The shop owner alleged that someone had deliberately thrown firecrackers into the shop, triggering the fire.

He estimated losses at Rs 20-25 lakh, saying his life's savings had been destroyed. Police and administrative officials assured him of assistance.AT LEAST 12 SHOPS GUTTED IN JAMMU'S NEHRU MARKETIn Jammu, a major fire swept through the historic Nehru Market, gutting at least a dozen shops in the city's Warehouse area.The fire reportedly started in one of the shops around 9.15 pm and spread quickly to neighbouring establishments due to the presence of edible oil.

Fire tenders from several stations were rushed to the spot.Divisional Commissioner Jammu Vikas Kundal said the blaze had been largely brought under control, with efforts continuing to extinguish the remaining flames. No casualties were reported.A separate fire also broke out at the District Police Lines in Kathua district.

The exact causes of both fires were yet to be ascertained.DONGRI FIRE ENGULFS SHOPS AND HUTMENTS IN MUMBAIMumbai also witnessed multiple fire incidents. A major blaze broke out at Haji Kasam Chawl near Datta Mandir on Dr Maheshwari Road in Dongri late Sunday night, engulfing several shops and hutments.The Mumbai Fire Brigade classified it as a Level-I fire call at 10.11 pm.

Firefighters, police personnel and other emergency services were deployed to control the blaze.#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Fire tenders arrive at the spot after a fire breaks out at a garage in Haji Kasam Chawl, Dongri. https://t.co/orMfFiWaBe— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2026Residents reported hearing explosion-like sounds during the incident, although these reports could not be independently confirmed. Further details about the damage and possible casualties were awaited.FIRE AT DADAR STADIUM, ONE KILLED IN LOKHANDWALA BLAZEEarlier on Sunday, a fire broke out at Kamgar Stadium in Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Nagar in Dadar West around 10.15 am.

The blaze, involving wooden and bamboo materials, was extinguished by the fire brigade within 17 minutes. No injuries were reported.Meanwhile, a separate fire at a high-rise residential building in Mumbai's Lokhandwala area in Andheri West on Saturday night claimed one life.- Ends