Delhi records 300 fire-related incidents on Diwali, none life-threatening

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There were definitely a lot of calls but there were no life-threatening cases," DFS Director Atul Garg said.

Delhi recorded a jump in pollution levels and a smoky haze returned on Monday morning after residents flouted the ban on firecrackers on Diwali night.

An inquiry revealed that a passenger who was carrying a small quantity of crackers caught fire on the bus.

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