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Diwali fire scare: Rockets, aerial firecrackers banned in Mumbai till Nov 25

‘Densely populated localities, high-rise buildings, slum areas, narrow roads and closely packed residential and commercial structures increase the risk of fire accidents caused by such firecrackers’

The Hindu BusinessLine 5 newsrooms Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:48

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