Firecrackers trigger 137 fires across Mumbai on Diwali Night

Mumbai, Nov 9 (UNI) The festive night of Diwali turned out to be a daunting ordeal for the metropolis, as Mumbai witnessed as many as 142 fire incidents in a single night across various parts of the city. Official sources in the Fire Brigade reported today that nearly 96 per cent of these blazes-137 in total-were triggered directly by firecrackers. However, prompt action and swift intervention by the Mumbai Fire Brigade prevented any loss of life or serious injury, officials confirmed. According to Fire Brigade control room records, emergency calls began pouring in rapidly after 9:00 PM as firecracker celebrations…