Mumbai has banned rockets and other aerial firecrackers until November 25 after 137 of the 142 fire incidents reported on November 8 were attributed to firecrackers, leaving two women injured.. Following several fire incidents triggered by firecrackers, the BMC has banned rockets and aerial crackers across Mumbai until November 25. The direction by the BMC applies to both public and private spaces, including terraces, balconies, parking lots and slum areas.