Saralnama4 shops in Rampur Bushahr, Shimla district, caught fire near Khopdi temple on Diwali night. The blaze destroyed all goods inside. Firefighters prevented it from spreading. In Kullu district, a fire broke out at the multi-story Kasol Inn Hotel in Manikaran. The upper floor was reduced to ashes, causing losses worth lakhs of rupees. Fireworks are suspected to have caused the hotel fire. In Kangra district's Nagrota Bagwan, an electrical shop in Pathiyar also caught fire, resulting in significant losses. Despite these incidents, Diwali was celebrated enthusiastically across Himachal Pradesh, with people buying firecrackers and sweets throughout the day. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 07:34 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 4 shops in Rampur Bushahr, Shimla district, caught fire near Khopdi temple on Diwali night
- The blaze destroyed all goods inside
- Firefighters prevented it from spreading