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Mumbai Bans Aerial Firecrackers After Diwali Blaze Surge
9 Nov
Summary
- Aerial firecrackers caused 96% of Mumbai's fires on Sunday.
- Violators of the ban face up to six months in jail.
- Thane district has also imposed a similar ban until January 2027.
Mumbai has imposed a ban on aerial firecrackers, effective immediately and lasting until November 25, 2026. This decision was made after firecrackers caused a staggering 96% of the fires reported in the city on Sunday. The Mumbai Fire Brigade received 142 fire calls, with 137 linked to firecracker use.
The ban, issued under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, applies to all premises within BMC limits, including terraces and balconies. Violators face potential jail time of up to six months or a fine. In a similar move, Thane district banned rockets and flying firecrackers until January 8, 2027, covering seven municipal corporations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
These measures come in response to a series of fires, including a fatal incident on Saturday where a lift operator died due to suffocation in a high-rise fire. While the exact causes of all fires are under investigation, the city is prioritizing safety amidst dense population areas.
