Calgary Reports 49 Fireworks Calls and 4 Fires on Diwali

Calgary police received 49 fireworks-related calls on Sunday, Nov. 8, the night of Diwali, while firefighters responded to four fires linked to fireworks, according to the city.

The four fires consisted of two grass fires and two dumpster fires. Emergency Management & Community Safety also received 13 related 311 service requests. Four bylaw tickets and 70 warnings were issued.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the evening before Diwali, five reports of fireworks were received. Firefighters also responded to a fireworks-related grass fire in Panorama Hills, and three bylaw tickets were issued.

The city said Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas celebrations are continuing over the coming days, with final 2026 reporting to follow. During the full Diwali period in 2025, police received 167 fireworks-related calls and the city received 44 related 311 requests.

The city also reported strong engagement with fireworks safety messages shared by community members and organizations, particularly in Savanna and Cornerstone.

Rules and reporting

Personal fireworks are not permitted in Calgary, including those bought outside the city or ordered online. Small birthday cake sparklers are exempt from the bylaw but must be used safely. The city says the restrictions help reduce the risk of fires, injuries and property damage.

For a fire or emergency, call 9-1-1. To report non-emergency fireworks happening now, call the Calgary police non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. For fireworks that have already occurred, submit a 311 request under “Disturbance and Public Behaviour Concerns.”

More information is available at calgary.ca/fireworks and calgary.ca/Diwali.