Thane bans aerial rockets after high-rise fire; 50 rescued

Thane district collector issued a ban on aerial rockets and similar firecrackers until January 8, following a major fire at a 17-storey residential building in Thane city where 50 residents were rescued. The ban is a precautionary measure to prevent fire incidents during the festive season. The cause of the fire is not yet confirmed, but the ban indicates heightened fire risk in dense urban areas.

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