fire safety measures

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.

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Following a recent fire, Vivek Vihar residents are reassessing home safety, balancing intruder deterrence with emergency escape needs. Concerns are rising over metal grills, smart locks, and EV storage, as residents seek affordable fire safety equipment and better preparedness. A past tragedy amplifies anxieties about the area's fire safety.

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Bihar has unveiled a list of 225 fire hot zones after assessing existing safety protocols. The primary culprit behind these hazards? Short circuits. In response, officials are pushing for thorough electrical safety audits, particularly in sensitive sites such as hospitals and coaching centers.

A fire broke out in an AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district early Sunday. The B-1 coach, carrying 68 passengers, was detached, and all passengers were safely deboarded without injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

A fire erupted in the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. No injuries were reported; all 68 passengers were safely evacuated. The blaze disrupted rail traffic on the busy Mumbai-Delhi route. In a separate incident, a van carrying repair equipment overturned, injuring five railway staff members. Restoration efforts are underway.

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.

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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.