Mumbai bans sky rockets, aerial fireworks till November 25 after fire incidents
- On Monday, the Mumbai Disaster Management Authority banned aerial firecrackers until November 25, 2026, prohibiting rockets across all public and private premises including residential buildings and balconies.
- The decision follows a spike in emergencies during Diwali, when the Mumbai Fire Brigade received 142 fire calls on Sunday; firecrackers triggered 137 of these incidents, accounting for 96 per cent of fires reported that day.
- BMC Commissioner Prajakta Lavangare-Verma issued the order under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, with violators facing "a term which may extend to six months or with fine, or with both."
- Thane district also banned aerial firecrackers until January 8, 2027, and combined, these orders cover seven of nine municipal corporations within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, leaving only Vasai-Virar and Panvel unaffected.
- Recent high-rise fires, including a fatality at Andheri's Runwal Tower on Saturday, underscore these risks as authorities warn burning remains from aerial fireworks frequently land on rooftops and balconies in congested settlements.
23 Articles
23 Articles
Mumbai bans rockets, aerial firecrackers till November 25
Mumbai: In the wake of multiple fire incidents across the city, the Mumbai Disaster Management Authority on Monday, November 9, banned the bursting of rockets and aerial firecrackers in the metropolis until November 25. According to the order issued by the authority, the restriction covers all residential buildings, rooftops, balconies, and slum pockets. Three major … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Spor…
Mumbai Bans Rockets, Similar Firecrackers Till November 25 Over Fire Safety Concerns
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has imposed a preventive ban on the use of rockets and similar firecrackers across its jurisdiction from November 9 to November 25, citing public safety concerns following a rise in fire incidents linked to firecrackers.</p> <p>In a statement on Monday, the civic body said a large number of firecracker-related fires had been reported in Mumbai and its suburbs over the past tw…
Mumbai bans aerial firecrackers after Diwali fires, 6 killed
Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra were marred by a series of fires, including a tragic incident in Dharashiv where six family members died from suffocation, and nearly 140 fire incidents in Mumbai, leading the Mumbai Disaster Management Authority to ban aerial firecrackers until November 25.
Mumbai bans sky rockets, aerial fireworks till November 25 after fire incidents
The Mumbai Disaster Management Authority has banned the use of sky rockets and aerial fireworks across BMC limits until November 25, 2026, due to fire hazards. This decision follows multiple fire incidents attributed to firecrackers, with concerns raised over the safety risks posed to densely populated areas and buildings in the city.
Following a rise in fire incidents in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has banned the use of rockets and aerial firecrackers. This ban will remain in effect in public and private spaces until November 25, 2026. In the last 24 hours, 137 fires caused by firecrackers were reported. Learn the details in the video.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
