Fire accidents caused by bursting crackers were reported across various locations including Pattukottai, Orathanadu and Thirukkattuppalli, according to reports.
Nine minor fire accidents caused by the bursting of firecrackers were reported in Thanjavur district during Deepavali, according to reports from Deccan Chronicle and The Hindu.
In Thanjavur, a fire broke out at Mettu Ellaiamman Temple Street after crackers burst near a hut, causing a portion of its thatched roof to catch fire. Fire and Rescue Services personnel and local residents doused the flames, and no injuries were reported.
Other incidents involved trees catching fire. At Thalavapalayam, a rocket cracker burst by youth fell on a palmyrah tree, while at Nanjikottai, a rocket cracker fell on a coconut tree. Fire service personnel extinguished both fires.
Additional fire accidents were reported at two places in Pattukottai and one place each in Orathanadu and Thirukkattuppalli.
No casualties or cases of revellers sustaining burns were reported in these incidents.
