Fires reported at several places in Nagpur on Diwali night, including TVS showroom in Savarkar Nagar

Fires were reported at several places in Nagpur on Sunday night during Diwali celebrations. Firecrackers were being burst on a large scale across the city, and the incidents have raised concern over fire safety.

In one incident, a fire broke out on the upper floor of Ankush Kirana Stores near Medical Square. Sounds like small explosions were heard coming from the building, causing panic among people living nearby. Firefighters reached the spot and brought the blaze under control.

In another incident, a fire broke out at the Sai Dynamics TVS showroom in Savarkar Nagar, near Devnagar Chowk. According to preliminary information, the fire may have been caused by firecrackers set off during the Diwali celebrations.

The fire is reported to have affected the showroom, and some two-wheelers parked inside are feared to have been damaged. The extent of the loss has not yet been established.

The incidents have raised questions about the danger of bursting firecrackers near shops, showrooms and commercial buildings. Firecrackers are still being burst in the city. Details of the cause of the fires and the damage are awaited.