Mumbai In view of the increasing incidents of fire crackers in Mumbai in recent times, the Brihanmumbai Urban Disaster Management Authority has imposed a temporary ban on the use of rockets and similar firecrackers. This order will be effective from November 9 to November 25 at 11:59 pm.
According to the instructions issued, several incidents of fire due to firecrackers have been reported in Mumbai and surrounding areas in the last two days. Especially the risk of fire has increased due to firecrackers like rockets falling on the roofs, balconies, windows and other flammable places of nearby buildings.
The authority said that this step has been taken for the safety of citizens in view of Mumbai's dense population, tall buildings, slums, narrow roads and large number of residential and commercial complexes.
According to this order issued in exercise of the powers obtained under various sections of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the restriction will apply to residential buildings, rooftops, balconies, courtyards, parking lots, slum areas and all other places.
The authority has instructed the concerned Zonal Deputy Commissioners of Police, Assistant Commissioners of the Municipal Corporation and the Chief Fire Officer to ensure effective implementation of the order.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation administration has appealed to the citizens to strictly follow the order keeping in mind the safety of themselves and others and not to use the banned category of firecrackers.
In fact, incidents of fire have been reported in many districts on the occasion of Diwali in Mumbai. Efforts are being made to reduce these incidents.
A fire broke out in Vidya Vihar, Dongri and Jogeshwari areas of Mumbai on Sunday night. Mumbai Police has issued a statement after the fire incidents. Police say that the real reason for the fire has not been revealed yet.
At the same time, during Lakshmi Pujan of Diwali in Pune, incidents of fire were reported in many areas. Fires broke out across the city including Satara Road, Mangalwar Peth, Range Hills, putting a lot of pressure on the fire service during the festival. Pune Fire Brigade Control Room said that a total of 94 fire incidents were received this year.
At the same time, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde posted on social media platform 'X' asking to celebrate a safe and joyful Diwali. To ensure that there is no accident while enjoying Diwali, as the first citizen of Mumbai, I request all of you to follow the rules of the High Court while bursting firecrackers, do not burst firecrackers on public roads and cooperate with the administration. A little caution on your part can keep everyone's life safe. Contact in case of emergency- Mumbai Fire Brigade: 101, Municipal Helpline: 1916, Stay Safe, Stay Happy.