NMC Bans Aerial Fireworks Near High-Rises and Crowded Areas Until November 30 Following Diwali Fire Surge

Following a sharp spike in fire emergencies during Diwali, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has imposed a strict ban on rockets, sky shots, and other aerial firecrackers across high-rise complexes and vulnerable locations until November 30.

Issued by the NMC’s Urban Disaster Management Authority (UDMA), the restrictions came into force on November 9 to mitigate severe fire risks in densely populated neighborhoods and sensitive commercial zones. The decision follows a harrowing 24-hour period on Laxmi Pujan, during which Nagpur recorded over 42 fire incidents—many triggered by stray sparks and burning embers falling from aerial pyrotechnics.

Municipal Commissioner and UDMA Chairman Dr. Vipin Itankar highlighted that unguided aerial fireworks pose a significant threat when landing on residential rooftops, scrap yards, warehouses, fuel stations, and parked vehicles. In crowded, narrow localities, such incidents can rapidly turn catastrophic, risking lives and threatening adjacent infrastructure.

Civic authorities reiterated that the safety measures are crucial to protecting public and private property from preventable disasters. By keeping the ban in place through the end of the month, the administration aims to curb post-festival fire hazards across the city. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share do comment below and share your thoughts.