GUWAHATI, Nov 8: Assam recorded 112 fire-related incidents on Diwali, including 22 in Kamrup Metro district, the Fire and Emergency Services Department said.
Of the total incidents reported across the state, 49 were linked to firecrackers, according to departmental sources.
One person sustained minor injuries in a fire incident in the 12th Mile area of Jorabat in Kamrup Metro.
Three major fire incidents were also reported from Lakhimpur, Pathsala and Silapathar.
Fire and Emergency Services personnel remained on alert and responded to emergency calls across the state throughout the Diwali celebrations.
