Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:56am on 10 Nov 2026,Tuesday India Global
Diwali celebrations in New Jersey have sparked online criticism after videos showed streets covered in discarded firecracker boxes, wrappers, ash and other rubbish. Footage from areas including Jersey City and India Street showed firefighters using powerful water jets to douse remaining flames and clear the debris, while police monitored the situation. The celebrations and subsequent clean-up reportedly disrupted normal traffic and movement. The viral clips have prompted debate over civic responsibility, public cleanliness, noise pollution and fireworks regulations among members of the Indian diaspora. Social media users have also questioned the impact of large-scale celebrations on local communities. Similar scenes had surfaced in New Jersey after earlier Diwali festivities.
