Fire Safety

Mumbai's firemen prepared for all challenges, but more public awareness needed on fire safety, says CFO Prabhat Rahangdale

The data released by the Directorate of Maharashtra Fire Services reveals that the number of inspections done has gone up over the years. A new compliance circular was brought in place in August 2018 by the fire department post the Kamala Mills Fire tragedy on 29 December 2017.

For fire-free Kumbh Mela, tent city administration in Allahabad gears up with firefighting bikes, hydrants and a hi-tech hospital

The Kumbh Mela administration has a fleet of 55 Motorbike Fire Fighting System, which can reach the corners of the massive tent city faster than a fire tending vehicle.

Nearly a year after Kamala Mills fire, BMC finds gross illegalities, violations in compound premises

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in its ongoing inspection of the Kamala Mills Compound premises, has found gross illegalities, including rampant floor space index (FSI) misuse, and amalgamation and alterations of balconies without permission in many units.

Hospital fires human-made disaster? India fails to learn lessons from past mistakes, most critical facilities ignore safety norms

Despite thorough compliance laws in place, poor implementation ensures such incidents continue to recur at various government and private-run hospitals

Bagree Market fire: Cooling ops underway as Kolkata blaze comes under control after two days; FIR against building owners

The massive fire at Kolkata's Bagree Market gutted at least 1,000 business establishments, causing huge losses to traders ahead of Durga Puja.

Ten-year-old girl saves 16 lives in fire at Mumbai’s Crystal Tower by creating air purifiers out of cotton

Zen Sadavarte, who was present inside the Mumbai building when the fire broke out, said that as soon as her family saw the smoke entering their house, she opened the windows and knocked on her neighbours' doors to alert them.

Five people, including two minors, killed in two separate fire incidents in Delhi

Five people, including two minors, died in separate fire incidents in Delhi on Monday, taking the toll in such cases to eight over the past 72 hours.

SC asks Centre, Delhi govt not to make unauthorised construction and sealing a 'political' issue

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre, Delhi government and other authorities concerned not to make unauthorised construction and sealing of illegal structures in the national capital "political" issues.

Bawana fire: Amid municipal failures and neglect, residents and factory workers are no stranger to accidents

Firstpost hit ground zero to compile this report on how Bawana suffers the consequence of a state that miserably fails to address the cause.

Bawana fire: AAP, BJP engage in war of words over controversial 'video' of North Delhi Mayor

The Bawana fire tragedy triggered a political blame game in Delhi, which played out in tweets, videos and media statements, as the AAP and the BJP engaged in a war of words.