Diwali: Delhi fire services deploy more personnel

New Delhi: Delhi Fire Services has not only deployed 2,000 officers across the city to tackle emergencies on Diwali, but has also stationed 25 officials to man its control room to deal with any fire-related calls, a day ahead of the festival of lights, officials said. It has also cancelled leave applications of its personnel, officials said. All the departments vehicles have been repaired and checked to ensure that they are equipped to handle emergencies, they said.