Thane Collector bans aerial rockets, similar firecrackers across district till January 8

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Authorities in Thane district, India, banned aerial rockets and similar firecrackers through January 8. The restriction followed a fire at a 17-storey residential building in Thane city that led to the rescue of 50 residents.

The order came a day after a major fire at a 17-storey residential building in Thane city, where 50 residents were rescued