A sudden fire broke out at wedding celebration in Jodhpur on the stage during Varmala ceremony forcing bride and groom; to leave the stage after exchanging garlands. The incident occurred on the evening of May 6 at empire resort located on pal road. As per the initial reports, blaze triggered after a cold fire effect used during the ceremony.
The blaze erupted after it came in contact with artificial floral decorations and stage material, causing the setup to catch fire within seconds. Social media visuals show flames rapidly spreading across the decorated stage, triggering panic among wedding guests. The bride and groom fled to safety as the fire intensified behind them. Guests reportedly attempted to douse the blaze before emergency services arrived. The sudden fire disrupted the wedding festivities and caused attendees to scramble from the resort area.
A couple narrowly escaped injury when a pyrotechnic display malfunctioned at their wedding, sparking a viral video and raising concerns about safety at lavish events. While the video's authenticity is unconfirmed, it highlights the risks of using heavy decorations and fire-based effects, which experts warn can quickly turn celebrations into dangerous and traumatic experiences.