New Delhi, Oct 21 (PTI) The Delhi Fire Services received 269 emergency calls on Diwali night, an official said on Tuesday.

However, no major accidents including loss of life or major injuries were reporters, he said.

A senior DFS officer said the department remained on high alert throughout the festival, with all fire stations and quick response teams deployed across the city. Show Full Article

“We received 269 fire calls till midnight. Fortunately, no major incidents were reported,” the officer said.

Most of the calls were related to minor blazes caused by firecrackers and diyas. The DFS had earlier cancelled all leaves of its staff and ensured that all vehicles and fire-fighting equipment were checked and kept ready for prompt response.

The officer said detailed planning had been do

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