Mumbai bans rocket and aerial crackers through November 25 after Diwali fires

Politics · First reported 9 Nov, 10:41 · Updated 10:49

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Mumbai has banned rocket and aerial firecrackers until November 25 following Diwali fires. One report says three major fires broke out across the city on Diwali night, damaging huts, shops, a garage and parts of a commercial building.

Mumbai banned rocket firecrackers until November 25, following a similar ban in Thane, according to one report.
A second report describes the restriction as covering rockets and aerial crackers through November 25.
The reports connect the ban to Diwali fires; one says three major fires occurred in different parts of Mumbai on Diwali night.

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Key facts

Restriction: Mumbai banned rocket and aerial crackers until November 25.
Fires in Indian Express headline: 142 Diwali fires.
Major fires reported by NDTV: Three, in different parts of the city on Diwali night.
Damage reported by NDTV: Huts, shops, a garage and parts of a commercial building.