Mumbai Bans Rockets, Similar Firecrackers Till November 25 Over Fire Safety Concerns

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has imposed a preventive ban on the use of rockets and similar firecrackers across its jurisdiction from November 9 to November 25, citing public safety concerns following a rise in fire incidents linked to firecrackers.

In a statement on Monday, the civic body said a large number of firecracker-related fires had been reported in Mumbai and its suburbs over the past two days.

"In particular, there is a possibility of rockets and similar firecrackers falling on the roofs, balconies and windows of nearby buildings, as well as on flammable materials, causing fire," the BMC said.

The civic body said the decision was taken keeping in mind Mumbai's dense population, high-rise buildings, slum areas, narrow roads and large number of residential and commercial properties.

Ban Covers Residential Buildings, Terraces And Other Premises

According to instructions issued by the Urban Disaster Management Authority, Brihanmumbai, the restriction will apply to residential buildings, terraces, balconies, courtyards, parking lots, slum areas and all other premises within the BMC limits.

The order will remain in force from November 9, 2026, until 11.59 pm on November 25, 2026.

BMC Directs Police, Ward Offices To Enforce Ban

The BMC has instructed the concerned Zonal Deputy Commissioners of Police, Assistant Commissioners of the municipal administrative wards and the Chief Fire Officer to take necessary steps to ensure effective implementation of the order.

The civic administration has appealed to citizens to strictly comply with the restriction, stressing that it has been imposed to safeguard their lives and property, as well as the safety of others.