Mumbai fire incidents linked to firecrackers reached 137 in a 24-hour period, prompting the Mumbai Fire Brigade and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to issue safety advisories ahead of Diwali celebrations. Two women were injured in the incidents, according to data shared by the civic body.
The fire brigade has asked residents to burst firecrackers only in open spaces and maintain a safe distance from buildings, hutments, shops, parking areas, petrol pumps, electrical transformers and overhead power lines. Residents have also been advised to keep a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher nearby while bursting crackers.
The BMC has cautioned citizens against holding firecrackers in their hands or directing rockets and other aerial crackers towards buildings. It has also asked people not to relight crackers that have already burnt or failed to explode. Parents have been advised to accompany and supervise children during firecracker use.
The latest incidents were recorded after Mumbai reported 142 fire incidents in a single day on Sunday, of which 137 were attributed to firecrackers. The figures highlight the operational risks created when firecrackers are used close to dense residential areas, commercial premises and utility infrastructure.
The civic body’s data shows that Mumbai recorded 262 fire incidents during Diwali in 2024, including 80 caused by firecrackers. Three people were injured that year. In 2025, the city recorded 289 fire incidents, of which 113 were attributed to firecrackers. No casualties or injuries were reported during that year.
The fire brigade has asked residents to avoid loose-fitting or synthetic clothing and preferably wear cotton clothes while bursting crackers. It has also advised people not to store paper, cloth or other combustible materials on terraces, balconies, near windows or around homes.
Residents have been asked to move immediately to a safe location and alert the fire brigade if a fire breaks out. The emergency number 101 can be used to contact the Mumbai Fire Brigade, while residents can also call 9076333101, 9076333102, 9076333103, 9076333104 or 9076333105. The BMC helpline 1916 is available for assistance. The civic authorities have urged citizens to follow fire-prevention measures during Diwali to protect lives and property.
