Fires in Mohali on Diwali spark panic, 27 people injured; 18 vehicles gutted

November 10, 2026

Mohali: Several fires were reported in Mohali district on Diwali night due to firecrackers and fireworks. A total of 27 burn cases were reported at Medical College Phase 6. Of these, 10 patients suffered eye injuries from firecrackers and fireworks. One patient was referred to Sector 32 Hospital in Chandigarh due to his critical condition.

Meanwhile, the fire brigade received a total of 57 calls regarding fire incidents in the district, with the highest number of 24 coming from Kharar. A massive fire broke out at a used car dealership on Airport Road, destroying 18 vehicles parked there. These vehicles are estimated to be worth crores of rupees.

The dealership owner has accused the landlord of deliberately setting the fire. However, this allegation has not yet been confirmed. The exact cause of the fire will only be known after the investigation is complete.

Massive fire at Airport Road dealership, 18 vehicles destroyed

A fire suddenly broke out at a used car dealership on Airport Road on Diwali night. The fire quickly spread and engulfed 18 vehicles parked in the premises. Within a short time, all the vehicles were reduced to ashes.

The dealership owner fears losses worth crores of rupees in this incident. The owner has accused the landlord of setting the fire out of mischief. However, no confirmation has yet been received, and the police are investigating the cause of the fire.

Fire also broke out in the yard of the Operation Cell police station, with vehicles belonging to the case property burned

A fire also broke out in the yard of the Operation Cell police station in Phase 7 on Diwali night. Several vehicles kept there as case property were destroyed in the fire.

Upon receiving information about the incident, the fire brigade team arrived at the scene and, after considerable effort, brought the fire under control. Police are now ascertaining the number of vehicles burned. They are also investigating the circumstances in which these vehicles were seized.

57 fire incidents in Mohali, Kharar receives the most calls

Fire department teams were constantly busy responding to fires in the district on Diwali night. The fire brigade received a total of 57 calls, of which 24 were registered in Kharar alone.

Firefighters had to work hard to extinguish the fires at several locations. The series of fires during the festival has increased the concern of the administration and the fire department.