New Delhi, Oct 21 (PTI) The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received 269 emergency calls on Diwali night this year, marking a nearly 15 per cent decline from last year’s figure of 318, the highest in the past 13 years, an official said on Tuesday.

A senior DFS officer said that despite the large number of calls, no major mishaps, loss of life or serious injuries were reported this year.

“We received 269 fire calls till midnight. Out of which 122 calls were related to firecrackers. Fortunately, no major incidents were reported. Most calls were related to minor blazes triggered by firecrackers and diyas. However, we received two Make-4 and one Make-6 (category of fire calls)," the officer said.

The DFS had placed all its fire stations, vehicles and quick response teams on high alert throughout

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