Firecrackers kept the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) on its toes during Diwali, with the department responding to around 126 fire calls within a span of 12 hours, averaging more than 10 incidents every hour. Ahmedabad's Diwali celebrations saw 26 fire emergencies by 11 pm, caused by firecrackers and short circuits. Swift action by AFES prevented major damage.