Chennai : As many as 679 people sustained injuries in firecracker-related accidents across Tamil Nadu during Deepavali celebrations on Sunday, with 110 victims still undergoing treatment in hospitals, according to figures released by the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Department on Monday. Despite widespread rainfall in several parts of the state, Diwali was celebrated with considerable enthusiasm as people dressed in new clothes, exchanged greetings, and burst firecrackers with family members. However, celebrations were marred by several fire accidents and injuries, prompting emergency calls to fire and rescue personnel across the state.

According to the Fire and Rescue Services Department, its control room received 91 emergency calls between Sunday morning and 9 p.m. Of these, 54 calls were directly related to accidents caused by firecrackers, while the remaining 37 concerned other fire incidents reported from different locations. Officials said a total of 679 people, including men, women and children, received medical attention following firecracker-related accidents and burn injuries during the festivities. Of the total injured, 569 people were treated at hospitals and subsequently discharged after receiving the necessary medical care. Those discharged included 329 men, 42 women and 198 children. A substantial number of minors were among those affected by the accidents.

Meanwhile, 110 people who suffered burn injuries while bursting firecrackers continued to undergo treatment at various hospitals across Tamil Nadu. The patients remaining under medical supervision included 86 men, nine women and 15 children. The figures highlight the risks associated with handling firecrackers, particularly during large-scale celebrations involving children and families. Fire and rescue personnel remained on alert throughout the festival to respond to emergencies and prevent incidents from escalating into major accidents. Hospitals across the state had also made arrangements to provide immediate treatment to people suffering from burns and other injuries during the celebrations.

The number of emergency calls and hospital admissions underscores the importance of following safety precautions while bursting firecrackers. Although the festival was celebrated enthusiastically despite unfavourable weather conditions, the injuries reported across Tamil Nadu once again brought attention to public safety concerns associated with Deepavali celebrations. The authorities have not provided details regarding the severity of injuries among those still hospitalised.

A massive fire broke out at Haji Kasam Chawl on Dr Maheshwari Road in Mumbai’s Dongri area on Sunday night, triggering panic among residents and prompting a major emergency response.

According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the fire was initially reported at a garage near Datta Mandir. The incident was classified as a Level-I fire call at 9:58 pm and subsequently escalated to Level-II at 10:10 pm.

Multiple emergency teams, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, BEST personnel, ward staff and 108 ambulance services, were rushed to the spot.

The blaze spread to several adjoining shops and hutments, causing extensive damage. Firefighting and rescue operations were launched to bring the situation under control.

No injuries or casualties were reported in the latest available update. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown.

New Delhi : A 10-year-old boy died after a firecracker exploded in his hand while he was bursting it outside his house in Delhi’s Narela area, police said. The incident took place on Sunday night, November 8, during Diwali celebrations leaving the child with fatal injuries. According to Delhi Police, the child was bursting a flower-pot firecracker, commonly known as an ‘Anar’, in front of his house at around 9:45 p.m. when it suddenly exploded, causing injuries to his chest. In an official statement, police said, “On 08/11/2026 at about 09:45 p.m., a child was bursting a hand-held flower-pot firecracker (Anar) in front of his house in Narela area. The firecracker burst, causing injury to his chest. The child died on the spot.”

Police further said that information was received from the hospital at approximately 10:50 p.m. that the child had been brought dead with burn injuries caused by the firecracker. The child’s body has been sent for post-mortem examination, while further legal proceedings are underway. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and examining the details of the firecracker explosion. The tragic incident has once again brought attention to the risks associated with firecrackers, particularly for children, and the importance of exercising caution while handling such explosive items. Meanwhile, several fire incidents were reported in different parts of the national Capital, including Uttam Nagar and Malviya Nagar, prompting the deployment of multiple fire tenders. No casualties or injuries were reported in either of these incidents.

In one of the major incidents, a massive fire broke out at a hardware and paint store on Main Najafgarh Road in Uttam Nagar late Saturday evening. The blaze reportedly spread from the ground floor to the upper floors of a three-storey building, raising concerns about the possibility of the fire spreading further. Around five fire tenders were rushed to the location to contain the flames. Firefighters worked to bring the situation under control. In another incident, a fire broke out in the basement of a building in the Khidki area of Malviya Nagar. Following the incident, eight fire tenders were deployed to the spot to tackle the blaze.