Mumbai and Thane ban aerial rockets, firecrackers following major fire incidents
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Mumbai has banned rockets and aerial firecrackers until November 25 following three major fires reported on Diwali night, while Thane's Collector issued a similar ban until January 8 after a fire at a 17-storey residential building where 50 residents were rescued. The bans were implemented in response to firecracker-related fire incidents across both cities.
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Thane Collector bans aerial rockets, similar firecrackers across district till January 8 (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
The order came a day after a major fire at a 17-storey residential building in Thane city, where 50 residents were rescued
Mumbai Bans Rockets, Aerial Crackers Till November 25 After Diwali Fires (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Three major fires were reported in different parts of the city on Diwali night alone, gutting several huts, shops, a garage, and parts of a commercial building.
BMC bans rockets, aerial firecrackers across Mumbai till Nov 25 after multiple fires (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
The decision comes after major fire incidents occurred due to bursting of firecrackers at different locations
Mumbai bans sky rockets till Nov 25 (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
