10/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 9: As many as 64 fire incidents were reported across Jammu region during the Diwali celebrations, causing extensive damage to commercial properties and other assets, officials said on Monday.
Jammu district accounted for the highest number of 30 incidents, including at the historic Warehouse Nehru Market in the heart of the city, the officials of the Fire and Emergency Services said.
Of the 64 incidents, 11 were reported till 5 pm on Sunday, while the remaining 53 occurred between 5 pm and 3 am, coinciding with Diwali celebrations and widespread bursting of firecrackers, officials said.
Samba and Kathua districts together recorded 10 incidents, including the one at district police lines Kathua followed by Doda nine, Udhampur and Reasi eight and Kishtwar district three, Rajouri-Poonch belt three and Ramban one, the officials said.
Among the major incidents, four devastating fires were reported in Jammu district, including one at Pahari Mohalla, where a five-storey co...