Mumbai bans sky rockets, aerial fireworks till November 25 after fire incidents

The Mumbai Disaster Management Authority has imposed a complete ban on the use of sky rockets and other fireworks that fly into the air across Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) limits until November 25, citing the risk of fire incidents in the city and its suburbs.

The order, issued on November 9, comes after several fire incidents caused by firecrackers were reported across Mumbai and its suburbs over the past two days.

The authority said rockets and other aerial fireworks pose a fire hazard as their burning remains can fall on flammable materials, including building roofs, balconies, windows and other combustible objects.


Highlighting Mumbai's densely populated areas, high-rise buildings, slum settlements, narrow roads, traffic congestion and closely packed commercial and residential buildings, the authority said fires triggered by such fireworks could pose a serious threat to the lives and property of citizens.

Under the preventive order, the use of sky rockets and other fireworks that fly into the air has been completely prohibited within BMC limits.

The ban applies to both public and private spaces, including residential buildings, terraces, rooftops, balconies, courtyards, parking areas, slum settlements and all other premises.

The restrictions will remain in force from November 9 until 11:59 pm on November 25, 2026.

The order has been issued under Sections 41(A) (as amended), 26(2), 30 and 34(M) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

The concerned divisional Deputy Commissioners of Police, municipal Assistant Commissioners and the Disaster Management Department have been directed to publicise the order. The BMC's Public Relations Officer has also been instructed to ensure that it receives wide publicity.