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Navi Mumbai bans rockets, sky-flying firecrackers after 74 fire incidents; restrictions in force till January 8

Updated On: 09 November, 2026 08:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

The fire incidents caused damage to public and private properties and posed a serious threat to human life, prompting the civic body to take strict measures to prevent further mishaps, officials said

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The ban covers rockets and all types of aerial firecrackers across public and private spaces within NMMC limits. Representational Pic/Ashish Raje

The ban covers rockets and all types of aerial firecrackers across public and private spaces within NMMC limits. Representational Pic/Ashish Raje

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has imposed a ban on rockets and all sky-flying firecrackers within its jurisdiction following 74 fire incidents reported during the festive celebrations.

The decision follows after similar orders were on Monday issued by Mumbai and Thane.

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