Maharashtra's Thane reported eight major <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/two-fires-break-out-in-thane-west-involving-shop-roof-tarpaulin-and-scrap-materials-23659174" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">fire incidents</a> in the past 24 hours, according to the Thane Municipal Corporation's Disaster Management Cell.
The incidents were reported across different parts of the city, including Manpada, Kasarvadavli, Kopri, Vartak Nagar, Kalwa and Wagle Estate.
The fires involved residential buildings, a washing machine, wooden materials, plastic banners, scrap materials and a shop's plastic tarpaulin roof.
The civic authorities received reports of all eight incidents during the 24-hour period.
<h2>Fires reported in residential buildings</h2>
Three incidents involved <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-fire-fire-breaks-out-at-17-storey-residential-building-in-thanes-wagle-estate-rescue-operation-underway-23659093" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">fires in buildings across Thane</a>.
The first was reported near Sanghvi Hills in A Wing, Kasarvadavli, along Ghodbunder Road. Another fire broke out near Ashar Arise building, behind Sahyadri School in Kharegaon, Kalwa.
The third building fire was reported at Kalail Building in Raheja Garden, Wagle Estate.
<h2>Washing machine catches fire in Manpada</h2>
A fire broke out in a washing machine near Gulmohar Society on Tikuji Ni Wadi Road in Manpada.
In another incident, wooden materials stored in an open ground caught fire in front of Mayur Building, near a pizza outlet in Siddharth Nagar area of Kopri.
Two separate incidents involving <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-fire-fire-breaks-out-in-wooden-decoration-in-thanes-kopri-no-injuries-reported-23659085" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">fire in scrap materials</a> were reported in Thane.
Plastic banners and scrap materials caught fire near the Vartak Nagar ward committee office in Vartak Nagar.
Another fire broke out in scrap materials stored in an open space near Devi Dayal Road in Hanuman Nagar, Wagle Estate.
Meanwhile, plastic tarpaulin covering the roof of a shop caught fire opposite the Jawahar Bagh Fire Station on Khartan Road.
The Thane Municipal Corporation's Disaster Management Cell recorded all eight incidents between November 8 and November 9.
<h2>Rockets and aerial firecrackers banned</h2>
Meanwhile, Thane District Collector Dr Shrikrushna Panchal has prohibited the use of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-bans-rockets-and-similar-aerial-firecrackers-across-district-until-january-2027-23659163" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">rockets and similar flying fireworks</a> across Thane district for two months, citing fire incidents and the risks they pose to human life and property, particularly in densely populated residential areas.
The order, issued on November 9, will remain in force until January 8, 2027. The restriction applies to both public and private spaces, including buildings, terraces, balconies, courtyards and residential premises.
According to the District Collector's Office, the decision follows reports of incidents in which rockets and aerial fireworks fell on residential rooftops, terraces and other structures, creating fire hazards and causing property damage.

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The fire incidents were reported across different parts of the city, including Manpada, Kasarvadavli, Kopri, Vartak Nagar, Kalwa and Wagle Estate, officials said

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