Navi Mumbai Reports 150 Fire Incidents In Two Days Amid Diwali Celebrations; Firecrackers Blamed For 90% Of NMMC Cases
Navi Mumbai: As many as 150 fire calls were reported across the Navi Mumbai region, covering the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), CIDCO and Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) areas, in the last two days. Of these, 74 calls were reported within NMMC limits, 47 in CIDCO-administered areas and 29 under the PMC jurisdiction. Nearly 90% of the fire incidents reported in NMMC limits were…
In the span of just two days during Diwali celebrations, 150 fire calls were reported in Navi Mumbai, with 74 occurring within the NMMC area, 47 in CIDCO-administered regions, and 29 in PMC jurisdiction. Chief Fire Officer Purushottam Jadhav of NMMC revealed that nearly 90% of these incidents were caused by firecrackers, resulting in property damage but no injuries or casualties.
Rockets, in particular, were identified as the most dangerous due to their potential to travel in any direction. At least three houses suffered significant losses after rockets ignited fires. Among the affected areas, Vashi reported the highest number of incidents at 23, followed by Nerul with 19, Airoli with 13, Koparkhairane with 12, and CBD Belapur with seven.
Fire stations collaborated to address 74 calls on November 8 and 9. A notable incident took place at the Turbhe Shopping Centre factory, where a massive fire broke out on the rooftop due to a spark igniting inflammable materials, including thinner, plastic, ceramic, and synthetic substances. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze within an hour, preventing further damage.
The NMMC Fire Brigade has issued safety guidelines urging citizens to exercise caution during Diwali, including avoiding lighting rockets from windows or balconies, staying away from fireworks in non-cotton clothing, and refraining from setting them off in crowded or enclosed spaces. The Thane district administration has imposed a ban on rockets and other aerial firecrackers until January 8, 2027, to curb the rising number of incidents.
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