Mumbai bans rockets, aerial firecrackers until Nov 25 after Diwali fire incidents

Published 09 Nov 2026, 16:30 IST

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Fire incidents damage public and private property as people launch rockets from crowded localities, building terraces, balconies, and parking lots

— The Federal
center · 2 outlets

MUMBAI: After several serious fire incidents due to firecrackers, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday issued an order imposing a ban on the use of rockets and other fireworks that fly into the air across Mumbai. The BMC said that the firecrackers pose a risk of fire accidents and…

— The New Indian Express
right · 2 outlets

Thane: The Thane district administration on Monday banned sky rockets and similar flying firecrackers across the district until midnight on Jan. 8, 2027, after 11 fire incidents on Diwali night, in what officials described as the first order of its kind in Maharashtra. District Collector Shrikrishna…

— The Pioneer

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MUMBAI: After several serious fire incidents due to firecrackers, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday issued an order imposing a ban on the use of rockets and other fireworks that fly into the air across Mumbai. The BMC said that the firecrackers pose a risk of fire accidents and…

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 11:39 IST

Sky rockets, aerial firecrackers banned in Thane district after 11 fire incidents on Diwali

Fire incidents damage public and private property as people launch rockets from crowded localities, building terraces, balconies, and parking lots

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The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer 09 Nov 2026, 14:24 IST

Thane bans rockets and aerial firecrackers for two months after 11 Diwali fires

Thane: The Thane district administration on Monday banned sky rockets and similar flying firecrackers across the district until midnight on Jan. 8, 2027, after 11 fire incidents on Diwali night, in what officials described as the first order of its kind in Maharashtra. District Collector Shrikrishna…

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2 hours later
The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. Current article 09 Nov 2026, 16:30 IST

Mumbai bans rockets, aerial firecrackers until Nov 25 after Diwali fire incidents

MUMBAI: After several serious fire incidents due to firecrackers, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday issued an order imposing a ban on the use of rockets and other fireworks that fly into the air across Mumbai. The BMC said that the firecrackers pose a risk of fire accidents and…

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 09 Nov 2026, 16:41 IST

BMC bans rockets, aerial firecrackers across Mumbai till Nov 25 after multiple fires

The decision comes after major fire incidents occurred due to bursting of firecrackers at different locations

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 09 Nov 2026, 17:21 IST

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…

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