Mumbai records 137 firecracker-induced blazes on Deepavali, highest single-day tally in years
The sharp rise in incidents prompted the Mumbai Fire Brigade to issue urgent safety guidelines, asking citizens to burst crackers only in open areas away from residential buildings, shops, vehicles, petrol pumps, transformers, and overhead wires.
Mumbai experienced a record-breaking 137 fire incidents caused by firecrackers on Deepavali, surpassing the previous years' totals. Two women were injured in the blazes, which occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2026. This marks a significant increase from 2024 (80 incidents) and 2025 (113 incidents). The Mumbai Fire Brigade issued safety guidelines, urging citizens to avoid bursting crackers in residential areas and to properly dispose of burnt or unexploded firecrackers.
Parents were advised to supervise children and clear combustible materials from rooftops and balconies. Major fires broke out in Thane, where 50 residents were rescued after a high-rise residential building caught fire.
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