Thane Collector bans aerial rockets, similar firecrackers across district till January 8

Mumbai The Thane district administration on Monday (November 9, 2026) imposed a complete ban on the use of aerial rockets and similar firecrackers across the district until January 8, 2027, citing increasing fire incidents and concerns over public safety. The order came a day after a major fire at a 17-storey residential building in Thane city, where 50 residents were rescued. The prohibitory order, issued by Thane District Collector and District Disaster Management Authority Chairman Dr.

Shrikrishna Panchal, came into effect at 12.01 p.m. on November 9 and will remain in force until 11.59 p.m. on January 8, 2027.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who visited the site of the fire at the Rahaaja Carlain building in Rahaaja Garden, said he had directed the district administration to immediately prohibit aerial fireworks amid growing concerns over fire incidents.