MEERUT, Nov. 3 -- The deadly fire that gutted Pari Restaurant in Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh on October 27 has been traced to reckless fireworks set off during a wedding celebration nearby, officials said on Sunday. Police investigations and CCTV footage confirmed that the blaze was sparked by fireworks launched from the rooftops of cars belonging to guests at a marriage function at Hotel Clark Inn, located just opposite the restaurant, they added.

According to officials, the footage shows members of the wedding party lighting fireworks from the roofs of seven cars, with sparks landing on the restaurant's premises and triggering the massive fire. The hotel was hosting the wedding of a businessman's son from Lajpat Nagar.

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