Lucknow Ablaze: Over 40 Fires Erupt Amid Diwali Celebrations

On October 22, 2025, Lucknow experienced a surge of fire incidents, with over 40 reported in the past 24 hours. The incidents coincided with the Diwali festivities, and two major blazes broke out in the city's Mawaiya and Sushant Golf City areas on the evening of October 22.

In Mawaiya, a three-story building in the Durga complex caught fire around 6:45 pm. The family living on the second floor was away at the time, and the ground and first floors housed commercial shops that were closed. Thick smoke prompted local residents to alert the police and fire services, and four fire tenders arrived within minutes to battle the blaze. After an hour of intense effort, the firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, with a short circuit suspected as the likely cause.

Meanwhile, a separate fire broke out at the Sai Medical Store near gate number five of a private hospital in Sushant Golf City. The PGI Fire Station control room received a distress call at 8:46 pm, and the fire officer, along with unit vehicle number 3036, responded immediately. The flames had already engulfed the shop, but the firefighters were able to contain the fire before it could spread to neighboring establishments.

Despite the surge in fire incidents, the city's fire teams managed to respond to every call within minutes, demonstrating their efficiency and dedication in containing the blazes. No casualties were reported, but property worth several lakhs was destroyed in the incidents.