The Mumbai Fire Brigade received 280 calls related to fire, including 79 due to firecracker bursting, during this year's Diwali period between November 9 and 15, reported the PTI. 

Diwali was celebrated nationwide on November 12 this year, while 'Diwali padwa', also called 'Balipratipada', which fell on November 14, was celebrated with great fanfare across Maharashtra.