On Diwali, November 8, 2026, two people died in a shop fire around 10 pm IST in Falna, Rajasthan, and a 10-year-old boy died in a firecracker accident in Narela, Delhi. Pune recorded 63 fires without injuries, while a separate Saturday-night blaze in Mumbai’s Lokhandwala claimed one life.
Pali Fire Kills Two In Falna
A fire at a firecracker shop near Swarn Mandir in Falna, in Rajasthan’s Pali district, killed two people and injured one on Sunday night. The blaze gutted three shops, including nearby battery and cutlery businesses. Four vehicles were also destroyed. The injured person was taken to a hospital in Pali.
Early accounts suggested that sparks from firecrackers set off on the road may have reached the shop. Fire crews from Bali, Sanderao and Rawla joined the response, which continued until at least 2:30 am. Three people were feared trapped in accommodation above the shop, and a search was underway.
Delhi Firecracker Accident Kills Boy
In outer Delhi’s Narela, a 10-year-old boy died after a rocket firecracker struck him while he was setting off fireworks. Police sent his body for a post-mortem examination and opened an investigation into the incident.
Pune Records 63 Diwali Fires
Pune recorded 63 fires during Lakshmi Puja celebrations, all attributed to firecrackers. Fire crews brought the blazes under control, and no injuries or deaths were recorded in those incidents. Haze was visible over the city after the celebrations.
In Nagpur, a fire at a two-wheeler showroom in Savarkar Nagar destroyed several vehicles. The blaze is believed to have started in the showroom shed before spreading to the lower part of the premises. In Gangtok, a government quarter in Forest Colony caught fire, with firecrackers suspected as the cause.
Mumbai, Thane And Jammu Respond To Blazes
A late-night fire in Mumbai’s Dongri area spread through shops and hutments at Haji Kasam Chawl. Earlier on Sunday, firefighters put out a blaze at Kamgar Stadium in Dadar West within 17 minutes, with no injuries recorded. One person died in a separate high-rise fire in Lokhandwala, Andheri West, on Saturday night.
In Thane, a fire broke out at the 17-storey Carlyle building in Wagle Estate around 8:30 pm on Sunday. Rescue teams worked to evacuate residents, and officials said there were no known injuries at the time. In Jammu, at least 12 shops burned in Nehru Market after a fire broke out around 9:15 pm. No casualties were recorded there, and the cause was still unknown.
In Uttar Pradesh’s Banda, five fire tenders responded to a scrap shop blaze on Baberu Road. The owner alleged that someone had thrown firecrackers into the shop and estimated losses at ₹20–25 lakh.
