Mumbai Records 200 Firecracker-Related Fire Calls In 3 Days; BMC Issues Safety Guidelines

This year, it looks like many people celebrated Diwali irresponsibly. We’re saying this because of the several fire incidents reported across Indian cities. Mumbai was among the cities that reported multiple such incidents. In fact, over 71% of the fire calls received in Mumbai were related to firecrackers. Scroll down to know more!

Mumbai Sees A Sharp Rise In Firecracker-Related Fires

According to data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) received 282 fire calls between November 6 and 10 AM on November 9. But what was shocking was that out of these 282 calls, 200 were related to fires caused by firecrackers. This means nearly 71% of the fire calls were related to firecrackers.

November 8 recorded the highest number of calls. That day, the Mumbai Fire Brigade received 142 calls, of which 137 were related to firecrackers. These numbers reveal a sharp rise in firecracker-related incidents compared to the last two years. Hindustan Times reported that, according to Chief Fire Officer Ravindra Ambulgekar, people continued to burst firecrackers despite awareness campaigns.

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BMC Shares Safety Guidelines For Bursting Firecrackers

After so many fire incidents were reported in Mumbai, Bombay High Court advocate and activist Faiyaz Alam Shaikh sent a formal legal notice to several authorities. He also raised concerns about fire safety arrangements in Mumbai. As per Hindustan Times report, Faiyaz also demanded an investigation into this year’s fire incidents and ₹50 lakh in compensation for the family of the security guard who died in a fire in Andheri West.

The BMC also shared guidelines to follow when bursting firecrackers. You should wear protective eyewear, footwear and cotton clothes. Also, children should burst firecrackers only under adult supervision. Make sure you’re at a safe distance and use a long stick to light them. If a firecracker doesn’t burst the first time, don’t try to light it again. Lastly, never aim rockets towards buildings or people. In case of a fire emergency, call 101 for the Mumbai Fire Brigade.

We hope people take these guidelines seriously!

Also Read: Mumbai Bans Rockets, Aerial Firecrackers Till November 25 After 3 Major Fires

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