Diwali 2023: Fireworks are done in Diwali. Many incidents of fire occur due to firecrackers. To deal with this, 44 fire posts will be built in Patna, the capital of Bihar. Many steps are taken to prevent fire incidents during Diwali. In this series, 44 fire posts are being constructed. Personnel along with Dalkal vehicles will also be deployed here. After the fire, it will immediately reach the spot. Hydrants have also been marked to fill water in the fire brigade. A team of more than 500 fire brigade personnel and officers will be deployed on the occasion of the festival. The team will be deployed from October 9 itself. 98 fire engines will also be deployed on the occasion of Diwali.
Employees’ holidays canceled
Holidays of officers and employees of the department have also been canceled in all circumstances except special circumstances. It is said that on receiving information about fire, fire tenders will be dispatched immediately. The department has identified 44 places in the capital Patna including Patliputra Golambar, Boring Road intersection, Digha Haat, Ashok Rajpath, Dakbungla intersection. Four personnel along with one fire engine will be appointed at these places. At the same time, there is a need to take many precautions to avoid fire incidents during Diwali.
The history of firecrackers is not very old.
Let us tell you that Diwali is a big festival. Lord Ram arrived in Ayedhya after 14 years of exile. After this he was welcomed with lamps. It is for this reason that this festival is celebrated. Apart from lighting the lamp, cleaning is also done. Houses are decorated, people wear new clothes. Mother Lakshmi is also worshiped on this day. Apart from this, bursting firecrackers has also become a tradition. This has been happening for years. But, the history of firecrackers in India is not very old. Actually, people use fireworks to express happiness. According to the information, the use of gunpowder in military started from the 16th century. At the same time, in India, the Mughal emperor Babar was the first to use gunpowder as a weapon.
Increase in pollution levels
Bursting crackers is not good from environmental point of view. It also causes pollution. At present, the level of pollution has increased significantly. Therefore, firecrackers are banned in many areas. To avoid future incidents, one should not burn firecrackers inside the house. Apart from this, rockets or other firecrackers should not be burnt in crowded areas. While burning crackers, keep a bottle of water, sand etc. filled in a sack with you. So that it can be extinguished in case of fire. Small children should be kept away from firecrackers. Crackers should not be burnt near these also. After lighting the sparkler, it should not be waved above the head. In case of any spark entering the eyes, the eyes should be washed with cold water. Firecrackers cause pollution. The smoke and harmful chemicals from firecrackers dissolve in the air. In such a situation, it is very important to maintain skin moisture to prevent direct contact of the skin with air. It is said that one can protect oneself by applying cream or oil on the exposed parts of the body. Many types of chemicals are found in firecrackers. For this reason, you should wash your hands with soap after using it.