In view of the rising number of fire incidents caused by firecrackers in Mumbai, the Mumbai Disaster Management Authority has taken a major step. The use of rockets and other firecrackers that fly into the sky has been completely banned within the limits of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) until November 25, 2026. The order is effective from November 9 and will remain in force until 11:59 pm on November 25.
The authority took the decision after several incidents of fires caused by firecrackers were reported in the city and suburbs. According to officials, after rockets and aerial firecrackers burn, their remnants can fall on building terraces, balconies, windows and flammable materials kept nearby. This increases the risk of fire and loss of life and property.
Ban also applies to private and public places. The restriction will apply to all public and private places in the BMC area. This includes residential buildings, terraces, balconies, courtyards, parking areas and slum settlements. This means rockets and similar aerial firecrackers will not be permitted even on terraces and balconies of private buildings.
The authority has clarified that the ban applies only to rockets and firecrackers that fly in the air. The use of other firecrackers will remain subject to existing laws, court orders and directions issued by the relevant authorities. Responsibility for compliance with the order and its publicity has been assigned to the police, the concerned BMC officials and the disaster management department.
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