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Crime
Over 137 Fire Incidents Reported in Mumbai Within 24 Hours During Diwali
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:19 AM
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More than 137 fire-related incidents were reported across Mumbai in a 24‑hour span as Diwali celebrations sparked numerous blazes, prompting a swift crackdown by city authorities.
Mumbai’s fire services logged upwards of 137 fire incidents in a single day as households and commercial premises lit fireworks and diyas for Diwali. The spate of blazes ranged from small kitchen fires to larger conflagrations in market stalls and residential complexes.
City officials said fire‑brigade teams were deployed around the clock, conducting rescues, extinguishing flames and inspecting high‑risk zones. Several fire stations were placed on alert, and patrols intensified in densely populated neighborhoods known for illegal firecracker storage.
The municipal corporation announced a crackdown on violations of fire safety norms, ordering immediate removal of prohibited fireworks and imposing penalties on offenders. Authorities also urged citizens to adhere to safety guidelines, keep fire extinguishers handy, and avoid overcrowding of pyrotechnic displays.
While no official casualty figures have been released, the rapid response is credited with preventing larger loss of life and property. The department will continue monitoring the situation as Diwali celebrations progress through the weekend.
City officials said fire‑brigade teams were deployed around the clock, conducting rescues, extinguishing flames and inspecting high‑risk zones. Several fire stations were placed on alert, and patrols intensified in densely populated neighborhoods known for illegal firecracker storage.
The municipal corporation announced a crackdown on violations of fire safety norms, ordering immediate removal of prohibited fireworks and imposing penalties on offenders. Authorities also urged citizens to adhere to safety guidelines, keep fire extinguishers handy, and avoid overcrowding of pyrotechnic displays.
While no official casualty figures have been released, the rapid response is credited with preventing larger loss of life and property. The department will continue monitoring the situation as Diwali celebrations progress through the weekend.