India, Nov. 10 -- Pune reported a sharp rise in fire incidents during Diwali this year, with the fire brigade receiving 94 emergency calls between 3 pm on Laxmipujan day and 7 am the following morning. The figure was more than double the 43 incidents reported during the corresponding period last year, keeping fire personnel on alert throughout the festivities.

According to the Pune Fire Brigade, none of the 94 incidents resulted in casualties or injuries. The fires were reported from residential buildings, shops, godowns, open spaces, roadsides and commercial establishments across the city.

Among the major incidents were fires at a printing shop on Satara Road and a godown in Mangalwar Peth. Firefighters were also called to a flat in Ra...