Mumbai: BMC carried out fire safety inspections at 2,703 establishments across Mumbai ahead of new year celebrations, taking action against 136 premises for violations, officials said on Wednesday.The inspections were conducted by the Mumbai Fire Brigade as part of a ‘Special Fire Safety Drive’ between December 22 and December 28, 2025, in view of large gatherings expected at hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars, party halls and other venues during year-end festivities.Civic officials said the action continued beyond the drive period. On the night of December 30, teams from the G-South ward carried out inspections at 15 establishments in the Kamala Mills and Shakti Mills premises in Lower Parel. During the drive, officials seized eight illegal commercial LPG cylinders, 200 kg of coal, and 135 litres of edible oil stored in basements.According to the BMC, establishments were checked for compliance with fire safety norms, including the availability of firefighting equipment, safe storage of fuel, and adherence to operational conditions. Of the 2,703 premises inspected between December 22 and December 30, action was initiated against 136 for violations, while 55 establishments were issued notices under the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006.The inspections covered a wide range of premises, including 38 malls, 51 five-star hotels, 194 lodging and boarding houses, 37 rooftop establishments, 325 pubs, bars and clubs, 37 party halls, 28 gymkhanas, and 1,993 restaurants.
