Shimla, Nov. 9 -- Himachal Pradesh recorded 126 fire incidents during the Diwali festival period, including 35 house fires, 39 forest fires and 52 other fire incidents, according to the state Fire Services Department.
A report compiled by the HP Fire Service Control Room, Shimla on Monday, stated that fire and rescue calls were received from various districts between 10.00 am on November 7 and 10.00 am on November 9.
The incidents resulted in property loss estimated at Rs 1.01 crore, while property worth Rs 30.80 crore was saved through firefighting and rescue operations by fire service personnel.
Shimla district reported the highest number of incidents with 48 fire calls, including seven house fires, 22 forest fires and 18 other fire in...