WorldPhoto: The HinduMultiple Fire Incidents at Firecracker Shops in Hyderabad on Deepavali
On November 8, 2026, Hyderabad and Secunderabad witnessed several fire incidents at firecracker shops, commercial, and industrial sites. A rocket explosion at a Sitaphalmandi firecracker shop triggered a blaze, causing crackers to explode and prompting emergency response from the Fire Services Department. Electrical faults were suspected in some cases. Firefighters controlled the fires, but damage assessment is pending.
The Hindu··Hyderabad



