{
  "id": 19116718,
  "title": "Pune: 76 Fire Incidents Reported In 24 Hours During Diwali In Pimpri Chinchwad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/pune-76-fire-incidents-reported-in-24-hours-during-diwali-in-pimpri",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T07:25:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-76-fire-incidents-reported-in-24-hours-during-diwali-in-pimpri-chinchwad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During Diwali celebrations in Pune's Pimpri Chinchwad, 76 fire incidents were reported within a span of 24 hours, according to the Pimpri Chinchwad Fire Brigade. The incidents occurred due to the use of fireworks, which led to fires in various locations including open fields, dry grass, garbage piles, trees, flats, houses, shops, flex banners, vehicles, towers, and compounds. Deputy Commissioner of the Fire Department, Venkatesh Durvas, had made extensive preparations to prevent such incidents, deploying 42 vehicles and 250 officers and staff members at 12 strategic locations. The fire brigade reached affected locations within minutes of receiving emergency calls, bringing all fires under control without any major mishap or loss of life. The fire brigade remained on duty throughout the celebrations, staying away from their families to promptly respond to emergencies, garnering appreciation from citizens for their diligent efforts.",
  "summary": "Pimpri Chinchwad: While the city celebrated Diwali with lights and fireworks, fire brigade personnel battled fires to ensure the safety of citizens. On Sunday, the day of Lakshmi Pujan, as many as 76 fire incidents were reported across the city due to fireworks. However, meticulous planning and prompt action by the Pimpri Chinchwad Fire Brigade helped bring all the fires under control without any…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}