Diwali Celebrations in Hyderabad Cause Hundreds of Eye Injuries and Multiple Fires

Hyderabad experienced a surge of eye‑injury cases as Diwali fireworks lit the night sky on Sunday. Health officials disclosed that more than 70 individuals sustained ocular injuries ranging from minor irritation to severe damage.

At the Sarojini Devi Government Hospital in Mehdipatnam, 13 patients were admitted for close monitoring, whereas the remaining patients received immediate treatment and were released. The hospital reported that around 40 patients were brought in during the late‑night hours of Sunday, with additional victims arriving the following morning.

A specialist team of seven doctors attended to the victims, treating injuries caused by both the handling of firecrackers and unintended blasts that hit bystanders. Some patients preferred to seek care at private hospitals, reflecting the high pressure on public medical resources.

Local MLA Mazid Hussain inspected the hospital, conversed with medical personnel, and met the families of those injured. He directed that all necessary medical aid continue unabated and lauded the staff for delivering emergency care during the festive period.

Physicians emphasized that celebrants should adhere to safety guidelines, including wearing protective eyewear, keeping a safe distance from exploding devices, and following official protocols.

Concurrently, four separate fire incidents were reported across the city. In Mylardeppalli, a stray firecracker fell inside a decoration warehouse, causing a blaze that resulted in losses of several lakh rupees but no casualties. Earlier, a fire at a plastic production facility rapidly spread to an adjoining plywood factory; three fire engines were dispatched, and thick black smoke lingered until the fire was contained, preventing further spread to nearby industrial units.

A house in Hyderabad's Kotyi locality ignited after a firecracker landed on its roof, causing panic among residents. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the fire.

All incidents caused notable property damage, yet, according to officials, there were no deaths reported.