Hyderabad, Nov. 9 -- A major fire erupted in Jambagh Koti on Sunday, November 8, one of several fire incidents recorded across Hyderabad during the Diwali celebrations.

The Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services recorded 122 Diwali-related distress calls on Sunday and 30 since Monday morning, November 9. While 49 of the calls came from Hyderabad, one major incident was reported in Secunderabad.

In Chevalla, old records and official materials were destroyed after a major fire erupted at the former Mandal Revenue Office late Sunday night.

Upon receiving the alert, police personnel alongside firefighters from the Shadnagar fire station rushed to the scene to launch rescue operations. Fire crews successfully doused the flames,...