The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has prohibited rockets and aerial firecrackers across Mumbai until 25 November following several fire incidents during Diwali. This order, issued under the Disaster Management Act by Additional Municipal Commissioner Prajakta Lavangare-Varma as chairperson of the Urban Disaster Management Authority, covers all public and private areas, including terraces, balconies, parking areas, and slums. A significant fire in a high-rise in Thane resulted in the rescue of 50 residents. The Mumbai Fire Brigade dealt with numerous fire emergencies over the weekend, with many incidents linked to firecrackers. Fatalities were reported due to smoke inhalation and fire-related accidents, with high temperatures contributing to the rapid fire spread.