Two houses in Edmonton, Canada, caught fire on Monday night after fireworks from a nearby Diwali celebration ignited the roofs, police confirmed. Edmonton Police have charged three men with arson, urging residents to “light up your home, not your neighbour’s roof.” The incident has sparked outrage and debate within the Mill Woods community. Teena Andrews, an Indian-origin resident whose home was gutted, said she and her husband are “traumatised and still in shock.” Condemning the reckless act, she wrote, “I’m Indian, but today I’m ashamed. This is not culture — it’s pure carelessness and stupidity.” Andrews added that bursting fireworks near wooden homes is dangerous and irresponsible. Police said the blaze started from fireworks launched in a nearby backyard and warned residents against using fireworks without permits. “No permit. No fireworks,” their statement read. The names of the accused have not yet been released. Indian Family’s Havan Mistaken for Fire Emergency by Texas Neighbours, Firefighters Interrupt Ritual; Video Goes Viral.

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