Telangana Fire Dept Lists Out Dos, Don’ts for Public Safety 'Diwali Festival'

Telangana Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence department has listed out dos and don’ts keeping in view the safety of public on account of Diwali. 

Elaborating about the emergency preparedness on the occasion of the festival, Fire Services department Director-General Vikram Singh Mann on Saturday said the Quick Response Tenders (QRTs) will be on active patrol across key zones to ensure rapid intervention. 

Multipurpose fire tenders will be strategically stationed at major traffic junctions to enable swift access and response in case of any incidents.

The fire control room functions 24X7 to monitor and respond to emergencies and citizens may report fire incidents by calling 101,112, or 9949991101. He said as many as 95 fire accidents took place during Diwali in 2024 as against 164 in 2023. 

He said the number of licensed firecracker shops has increased significantly over the past two years. 

Around 8019 temporary fire crackers shops with less than 100 kgs fire crackers were established in 2025 as against 7516 in 2024 and 6439 in 2023.

The Dos and Don’ts are as follows: Dos: - Buy certified firecrackers from licensed vendors only - Burst crackers in open areas, away from buildings, vehicles, and flammable materials

Supervise children at all times during firecracker use 

Keep water buckets,



sand, and fire extinguishers nearby

Place diyas and candles on stable surfaces, away from curtains or decorations

Inspect decorative lights for damage and avoid overloading sockets

Use eco-friendly diyas and low-noise crackers to reduce pollution

Wear cotton or fire-retardant clothing while handling firecrackers to reduce the risk of burns

Don’ts: - Don’t light crackers near electrical installations or gas cylinders

Don’t wear loose or synthetic clothing while bursting crackers

Don’t leave candles or diyas unattended 

Stop, Drop, and Roll: If clothing catches fire, stop immediately, drop to the ground, and roll over to smother flames 

Escape from smoke-filled rooms

Stay low and crawl to avoid inhaling smoke

Cover nose and mouth with a damp cloth

Exit quickly and close doors behind you to slow fire spread 

Cool the burn with clean, running water for 10-15 minutes

Do not apply ice, butter, or ointments

Cover with a sterile, non-stick dressing

Seek medical attention for deep, blistering, or facial burns