{
  "id": 19109508,
  "title": "Thane Fire: Rocket Firecrackers Banned After Diwali Blaze At Raheja Gardens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/thane-fire-rocket-firecrackers-banned-after-diwali-blaze-at-raheja",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T06:24:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-fire-rocket-firecrackers-banned-after-diwali-blaze-at-raheja-gardens-as-administration-begins-crackdown-mumbai-news"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thane's district administration has outlawed rocket-style firecrackers following a string of fire incidents during Diwali celebrations. District Collector Shrikrushna Panchal revealed the decision after a blaze erupted at a high-rise in Raheja Gardens on Sunday night, leading to the rescue of approximately 50 individuals. Panchal attributed the ban to the fact that some fire-related incidents allegedly linked to rockets were reported during the festival. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde personally oversaw the rescue operation at the Raheja Gardens complex, where the fire broke out at around 8.30 pm, affecting the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors. The cause of the fire has not been officially determined, and no casualties have been confirmed at this time.",
  "summary": "Thane: The Thane district administration has decided to ban rocket-style firecrackers following a series of fire incidents during Diwali, District Collector Shrikrushna Panchal announced. The decision comes after a blaze broke out at a high-rise in the Raheja Gardens complex on Sunday night, prompting the rescue of around 50 people. Here's What Thane District Collector Said #WATCH | Thane,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}