North Lakhimpur, Nov. 9 -- Several fire incidents were reported from different parts of Lakhimpur district on Sunday evening and night as residents celebrated Diwali. Fireworks are suspected to have triggered the blazes, which caused significant damage to property.

In North Lakhimpur town, a warehouse belonging to Krisgna Cycle Mart was completely destroyed in a fire allegedly caused by sparks from firecrackers. The incident occurred in the early evening near Shani Mandir, along the Gariajan river embankment.

The warehouse stored bicycles, spare parts and accessories. Its entire stock, reportedly valued at several lakh rupees, was reduced to ashes.

Fire tenders from various stations across the district rushed to the spot and battled th...