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Mumbai Bans Aerial Fireworks Following Diwali Blaze Incidents
TL;DR
- Mumbai prohibits rockets and aerial firecrackers until November 25.
- The restriction follows multiple fires that occurred during Diwali.
- Three major blazes were recorded on Diwali night alone, destroying shops, huts, a garage, and sections of a commercial building.
Authorities in Mumbai have prohibited rockets and aerial firecrackers until November 25. The decision comes in the wake of several fires that broke out during the Diwali festival.
Reports indicate that three major fires occurred on Diwali night alone. These incidents resulted in the destruction of multiple huts, shops, a garage, and portions of a commercial building across different areas of the city.
Why It Matters
This development impacts residents and businesses in Mumbai by altering local safety regulations and celebratory traditions following festival-related property damage.
Nov 9, 2026 · Updated 11/9/2026, 12:46:10 PM · Reported with: Scroll.in, India Today, NDTV
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