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A fire erupted at a prominent bar-cum-hotel in Ranchi's Karamtoli early this morning, causing significant damage to property. Four fire tenders responded swiftly and battled the blaze for two and a half hours to bring it under control. The exact cause and extent of the damage are yet to be determined.

Following recent fire incidents, including a fatal blaze at SCB Medical College, the Public Works Department has mandated strict adherence to fire safety norms in all public buildings. Engineers and architects are instructed to prioritize comprehensive fire prevention, detection, and evacuation systems in new projects and assess existing structures for necessary upgrades and retrofitting.

A recent fatal apartment fire in Bhubaneswar has highlighted the alarming lack of fire safety measures in the city's multi-storey buildings. Despite regulations, many complexes operate without mandatory fire safety certificates, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public disclosure of compliance status.

A massive fire engulfed an illegal fuel storage unit near a hospital in Bokaro late Wednesday, igniting hundreds of litres of flammable fuel. The blaze, which gutted a parked vehicle, was brought under control after several hours. Authorities have ordered a probe into the incident, with the owner of the facility remaining untraceable.

Centre extends new fire safety law to UT

A recent fire tragedy in Bhubaneswar, claiming three lives, highlights the danger of buildings occupied without mandatory occupancy certificates (OC). Despite plans for surveys and power disconnections, enforcement remains slow. Experts stress that compliance and safety upgrades are crucial, as many older projects also lack valid fire safety clearance, putting residents at grave risk.

A devastating fire tragically claimed the lives of an elderly couple and their granddaughter in Bhubaneswar's Laxmisagar area early Wednesday. The blaze, believed to have started from an electrical panel in the basement, engulfed the family's living quarters while they slept. firefighters contained the fire, but the apartment reportedly lacked essential safety measures.