JAMMU, Nov. 10 -- Fire and Emergency Services responded to 60 fire incidents across Jammu province during the past 24 hours, including 35 in Jammu district, with multiple major emergencies reported during the Diwali festive period.
According to the department, 16 fire incidents were reported in Jammu district within approximately five hours from 7 pm on November 8, requiring simultaneous deployment of firefighting vehicles, equipment and personnel at different locations.
In view of Diwali, the department had stationed fire tenders at strategic locations, including Gole Market, Gandhi Nagar and Gangyal, to ensure a prompt response to emergencies. Regular fire stations also remained operational throughout the period.
One of the major incid...