Diwali turns into a ‘black day’ for Mumbai fire department, staff struggles to cope

Nearly 390 Diwali firecracker fires hit Mumbai region; major blazes and railway disruption prompt bans on rockets and aerial fireworks in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai.During Diwali festivities, Mumbai witnessed an alarming surge in firecracker-related accidents, with reports numbering over 390. Emergency services were overwhelmed with calls for assistance peaking after 8 pm. As a precaution, municipal authorities in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai enforced aerial firecracker bans for different time spans. While there were no reported fatalities, significant property damages were noted, largely attributed to children’s reckless handling of firecrackers. Read more