From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaBMC bans rockets, aerial firecrackers across Mumbai till Nov 25 after multiple fires
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Mumbai banned aerial firecrackers until November 25 after 137 fire incidents in a day, citing a significant fire hazard because rockets can land on rooftops, balconies, windows and combustible materials in nearby buildings. Meanwhile, Gujarat logged 366 Diwali fires, up from a daily average of 55, according to EMS data, and state minister Jitu Vaghani was among those who reported the incidents.
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Mumbai: In the wake of multiple fire incidents across the city, the Mumbai Disaster Management Authority on Monday 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…
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In the wake of multiple fire incidents across the city, the Mumbai Disaster Management Authority on Monday 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…
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Mumbai banned rockets and aerial firecrackers within BMC limits until November 25 after three major fires broke out on Diwali night. The fires damaged homes, shops, a garage and a commercial building, but caused no reported casualties.
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The decision comes after major fire incidents occurred due to bursting of firecrackers at different locations
