Elaborate Arrangements Made to Deal with Emergencies During Diwali: Delhi Fire Service
1 year, 2 months ago

Elaborate Arrangements Made to Deal with Emergencies During Diwali: Delhi Fire Service

News 18  

The Delhi fire department is prepared to tackle any emergency situation during the Diwali festival, a Delhi Fire Service official said. “These fire personnel will be well equipped and they will be provided with motorcycles and SUVs to reach destinations immediately to provide help during any fire incidents or emergency situations,” Garg said. Lajpat Nagar Central Market, Lahori Gate, area near Ghitorni Metro Station, Katran Market near Mangolpuri DTC Depot, Gandhi Nagar Market, Mahipalpur Chowk, Sangam Vihar, Ghazipur Paper Market, near Jaipur Golden Hospital and Yamuna Vihar are among the places identified as vulnerable. A total of 201 fire-related calls were received by the fire department during Diwali in 2022 as compared to 152 calls received the previous year.

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Delhi: Massive fire breaks out at house in Nangia Park area near Shakti Nagar | VIDEO
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi: Massive fire breaks out at house in Nangia Park area near Shakti Nagar | VIDEO

India TV News  

A fire broke out at a house in the Nangia Park area near Shakti Nagar, Delhi on Sunday. Fire breaks out in food van in Delhi Earlier in the day, a fire broke out in a food van outside the Vishwavidyalaya metro station here on Sunday morning. "We received a call at 10.55 am that a fire had broken out …

Delhi Fire Services Extends Help Amid Deepavali Chaos
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2 months ago

Delhi Fire Services Extends Help Amid Deepavali Chaos

The Hindu  

Delhi Fire Services receive record number of calls over 12 hours on Deepavali. The highest number of calls were received between 5 p.m. and 5 a.m. on November 1, with 280 being related to fire incidents. The majority of the calls were received during the night, with 3 fatal incidents reported in Sagarpur and Daryaganj. While the Delhi Police implemented …

Delhi Fire Dept Records Highest Diwali Emergency Calls in 10 Years; 3 Dead, 12 Injured
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2 months ago

Delhi Fire Dept Records Highest Diwali Emergency Calls in 10 Years; 3 Dead, 12 Injured

Hindustan Times  

Delhi witnesses a record number of emergency calls on Diwali, with 318 calls, including 280 related to fire incidents, received between 5pm on Thursday and 5am on Friday. There were at least three serious fire incidents reported, with the exact number of deaths and injuries caused in fire and other mishaps still unknown.

Over 280 Burn Cases Reported on Diwali in Delhi
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2 months ago

Over 280 Burn Cases Reported on Diwali in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Over 280 burn cases were reported in Delhi on Diwali, with the highest number recorded at Safdarjung Hospital, which has the largest burn unit in the country. Firecrackers were the primary cause of these injuries, accounting for 86 cases, followed by diya burns at 31. Other types of burns, including face and hand injuries, were also reported.

Diwali Fires Blaze Across Cities, Buildings and Vehicles, Leaving No Casualties
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2 months ago

Diwali Fires Blaze Across Cities, Buildings and Vehicles, Leaving No Casualties

ABP News  

Diwali fires break out in multiple cities, causing widespread destruction and panic. In Ghaziabad, a major fire broke out in a building, while in Vasundhara, a garden caught fire, and a jewelry shop was engulfed in flames. In Greater Noida, a fire broke out on the 17th floor of a flat, spreading to balconies. Thankfully, no casualties were reported in …

Diwali Fire Incidents: A Night of Chaos and Destruction in Uttar Pradesh
2 months ago

Diwali Fire Incidents: A Night of Chaos and Destruction in Uttar Pradesh

India TV News  

Several fire-related incidents were reported across Uttar Pradesh on Diwali night, with multiple shops gutted in Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Jhansi. In Greater Noida, a fire broke out on the 13th floor of a high-rise building, prompting the immediate evacuation of residents. Fire department teams responded quickly with six fire engines, managing to control and extinguish the flames promptly. Initial …

Over 280 Burn Cases Reported on Diwali in Delhi
2 months ago

Over 280 Burn Cases Reported on Diwali in Delhi

New Indian Express  

Over 280 burn cases were reported in Delhi on Diwali, with the highest number recorded at Safdarjung Hospital, which has the largest burn unit in the country. Firecrackers were the primary cause of these injuries, with 86 cases and 31 related to diya burns. Many patients suffered severe burns, with 27 requiring intensive care, including 11 in critical condition. Other …

Delhi: Fire breaks out in two restaurants in INA market, six people injured | VIDEO
5 months ago

Delhi: Fire breaks out in two restaurants in INA market, six people injured | VIDEO

India TV News  

Delhi fire: Several people were injured after a fire broke out at two fast food joints in Delhi's INA market in the early hours of Monday. According to the fire department, they received a report around 3:20 am that a shop in INA market had caught fire. Five to six people injured STO Delhi Fire Service Manoj Mehlawat said that …

Delhi: Massive fire breaks out at Mayur Vihar cafe, 1 fireman injured | Video
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi: Massive fire breaks out at Mayur Vihar cafe, 1 fireman injured | Video

Hindustan Times  

A massive fire erupted at a multi-storey building in Delhi's Mayur Vihar Phase 2 area on late Sunday night, with the Delhi Fire Service Personnel attempting to douse the blaze for over 10 hours now. A massive fire erupted in the Mayur Vihar area of Delhi on Monday As many as 23 fire engines reached the spot to control the …

Delhi news: Fire breaks out in restaurant in Shaheen Bagh area, 18 fire engines on spot
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi news: Fire breaks out in restaurant in Shaheen Bagh area, 18 fire engines on spot

Live Mint  

A massive fire broke out at a restaurant in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area on Saturday evening, and at least 18 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. How the fire started In another post, Mujtaba said that the fire started with one of the electric poles located near Zahra. DFS officials said that at 5:44 p.m., …

Delhi: Massive fire at Kashmere Gate Metro police station; records, files gutted
7 months ago

Delhi: Massive fire at Kashmere Gate Metro police station; records, files gutted

Hindustan Times  

Delhi: A massive fire broke out at the Kashmere Gate Metro police station and the office of deputy commissioner of police, Metro, in Delhi early on Saturday resulting in several documents being completely gutted, officials said. The firefighters took around four hours to bring the fire under control At least 33 rooms containing important records, case-related files, electrical items and …

Delhi fire dept records unusual surge in calls as heat triggers electrical fault
7 months ago

Delhi fire dept records unusual surge in calls as heat triggers electrical fault

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Fire Services said on Thursday they received 183 fire-related calls on Wednesday alone, forcing the department to stretch its resources to the limit, with officials calling it a surge not typically seen outside of Diwali season fireworks trigger blazes. “We usually get around 150-170 fire-related calls per day in the summer, a figure that drops to 60-70 in …

Delhi fire dept got over 200 calls on May 29, highest so far this year
7 months ago

Delhi fire dept got over 200 calls on May 29, highest so far this year

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Fire-related calls surged to 180 on Wednesday recording a nearly three-fold rise over the single-day calls received by the Delhi Fire Service, with officials attributing the increase to heatwave conditions prevailing in the national capital. HT Image The Delhi Fire Services received 220 calls, including 183 fire-related, on Wednesday, the highest so far this year, officials said. "We …

Delhi Fire Department got more than 200 calls on May 29, highest so far this year
7 months ago

Delhi Fire Department got more than 200 calls on May 29, highest so far this year

The Hindu  

“The Delhi Fire Services received more than 200 calls, including 183 fire-related, on May 29, the highest so far this year,” officials said. We received 183 calls fire-related calls in 24 hours, ending midnight of May 29, DFS chief Atul Garg said. On May 26, a fire tragedy at Baby Care New Born Hospital in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area …

Fire Incidents Break Ten-Year Record in Delhi With Over 8,000 Calls Between Jan and May 2024
7 months ago

Fire Incidents Break Ten-Year Record in Delhi With Over 8,000 Calls Between Jan and May 2024

News 18  

The year 2024 has surpassed several records of the number of fire incidents reported from New Delhi with over 8,000 fire calls until May this year. According to a data compiled by the Delhi Fire Service, this year, between January 1 and May 26, a total of 8,912 calls have been received reporting fire incidents. Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire …

Delhi Fire Services receive highest number of calls in 24 hours in last 10 years amid intense heatwave
7 months ago

Delhi Fire Services receive highest number of calls in 24 hours in last 10 years amid intense heatwave

India TV News  

Amid a persistent heatwave in the national capital, Delhi Fire Services received over 220 calls within a span of 24-hour on Wednesday, marking the highest number in the past 10 years. The soaring temperatures have led to a significant rise in fire-related incidents, with the Delhi Fire Services handling over 200 calls per day, a figure unprecedented in at least …

Delhi: Major fire breaks out at Paschim Vihar hospital, 6 fire engines at spot
7 months ago

Delhi: Major fire breaks out at Paschim Vihar hospital, 6 fire engines at spot

Hindustan Times  

A major fire broke out at Eye Mantra Hospital in New Delhi's Paschim Vihar on Tuesday. The fire broke out at Eye Mantra Hospital in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, on Tuesday. The fire at Eye Mantra Hospital comes days after a massive blaze at a hospital in Vivek Vihar killed six newborns. The data by Delhi Fire Services states that 16 …

Only 24 of 1.1K nursing homes in Delhi have requisite fire clearances
7 months, 1 week ago

Only 24 of 1.1K nursing homes in Delhi have requisite fire clearances

Hindustan Times  

Only 24 of an estimated 1,100 nursing homes in the national capital have a fire safety certificate, officials of the fire department said on Monday, citing a failure by such facilities to apply for a NOC and depending solely on a DGHS licence for operations. However, fire department officials said Khichi failed to keep on hand fire safety equipment, ensure …

Heat in the city: Fire calls have doubled in Delhi. Here’s how you can keep safe
7 months, 1 week ago

Heat in the city: Fire calls have doubled in Delhi. Here’s how you can keep safe

Hindustan Times  

Delhi experienced a record power demand at 8,000MW on Wednesday — the highest in the city’s history. According to official statistics from the Delhi Fire Services, the number of fire calls in the first 20 days of May alone has more than doubled compared to last year, reaching 2,280. As per data from Delhi Fire Services, fire calls have doubled …

Massive fire breaks out at factory in Delhi’s Mundka, no injuries reported
7 months, 1 week ago

Massive fire breaks out at factory in Delhi’s Mundka, no injuries reported

India TV News  

A massive fire broke out at a car accessories factory in Delhi's Mundka area on Saturday afternoon, prompting a swift response from emergency services. 610 in the Mundka industrial area, and it quickly spread, affecting two adjacent factories and necessitating the deployment of 26 fire tenders to the scene. Further, it is pertinent to note that today's accident comes mere …

Multiple fires reported across Delhi, including police station and mall
7 months, 1 week ago

Multiple fires reported across Delhi, including police station and mall

India TV News  

The Delhi Fire Service reported fires at four different locations in the national capital on Wednesday, including a police station and a mall. Six fire tenders were dispatched, and the fire was extinguished within half an hour, according to DFS officials. Blaze in Laxmi Nagar Police station parking lot At approximately 5:30 PM, a fire was reported in the parking …

Delhi: Fire breaks out in garment showroom in Jyoti Nagar | VIDEO
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi: Fire breaks out in garment showroom in Jyoti Nagar | VIDEO

India TV News  

A massive fire broke out in a garment showroom in Jyoti Nagar on Monday. Fire at IGI airport In a similar incident on May 18, a fire broke out at the Indira Gandhi International airport. Following the incident, three fire tenders were pressed into service, officials said. ALSO READ: Fire breaks out at Delhi BJP office in Pant Marg, fire …

Delhi news: Massive fire engulfs factory in Mundka; 26 fire tenders on spot
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi news: Massive fire engulfs factory in Mundka; 26 fire tenders on spot

Live Mint  

A massive fire gutted a factory in Delhi's Mundka on Tuesday. The fire was brought under control at 5 pm and the cooling process is underway," a DFS official told PTI. In 2022, a massive fire at a four-storey commercial building near Mundka metro station took lives of 20 people. In another fire incident in Delhi's different Bawana industrial area, …

Delhi: Two children among four killed in fire at residential building in Shastri Nagar | VIDEO
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: Two children among four killed in fire at residential building in Shastri Nagar | VIDEO

India TV News  

New Delhi: Two children and a married couple lost their lives due to suffocation following a massive fire that erupted in a residential building located in the Shastri Nagar area of Delhi's Shahdara during the early hours of Thursday, police said. "We got information from the hospital that four people -- two children and a married couple -- died due …

Fire breaks out in Delhi high-rise, two children among three rescued
10 months, 1 week ago

Fire breaks out in Delhi high-rise, two children among three rescued

Hindustan Times  

Two children and a man were rescued from a four-storey building in Mohan Garden area of southwest Delhi after a fire broke out in their house around 10am on Friday morning, fire department officials said. Six fire tenders and at least 20 firefighters were deployed to douse the blaze and carry out rescue operations. In a video released by the …

One dead, another injured as fire breaks out at residential apartment in Delhi's Dwarka | VIDEO
10 months, 2 weeks ago

One dead, another injured as fire breaks out at residential apartment in Delhi's Dwarka | VIDEO

India TV News  

A woman died and another sustained injuries after a massive fire broke out at a residential apartment in Sector 10, Dwarka, Delhi on Wednesday. The fire broke out on the fourth floor of the Pacific Society, near Ayushman Hospital in Dwarka Sector-10. "Two women jumped from the 4th floor and were rushed to Ayushman Hospital by PCR where one of …

Delhi: 11 dead, four other injured after fire breaks out at paint factory in Alipur | VIDEO
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi: 11 dead, four other injured after fire breaks out at paint factory in Alipur | VIDEO

India TV News  

Delhi fire: A massive fire broke out at the main market in the Alipur area of the national capital on Thursday evening. Charred bodies of the three persons were recovered from the premises of the factory located at Dayalpur Market in Alipur, a fire official said. An official from the Delhi Fire Service said a call was received at 5.25 …

Five deaths every month due to fire in Delhi in 2023: Data
1 year ago

Five deaths every month due to fire in Delhi in 2023: Data

Hindustan Times  

In 2023, around five people died every month in fire-related cases in the Capital, according to Delhi Fire Services data released on Tuesday — a drop from the seven deaths per month recorded the previous year. According to the annual statistics shared by DFS, 59 deaths in fire tragedies were reported in 2023 while 689 people were injured. The fire …

Delhi Building Fire: Lack of Water, Onlookers, Electricity Wires Give Firefighters Major Challenges in Rescue Op
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Building Fire: Lack of Water, Onlookers, Electricity Wires Give Firefighters Major Challenges in Rescue Op

News 18  

Lack of water, low-hanging electricity wires, and the problem of onlookers who get in the way of rescue operations; are some of the challenges that firefighters faced while trying to douse a blaze in an east Delhi building on Tuesday that claimed the life of a woman. A major fire broke out at a five-storey building in East Delhi’s Shakarpur …

Diwali firecrackers trigger small fires across city; Minor injuries reported
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali firecrackers trigger small fires across city; Minor injuries reported

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Diwali celebrations in the city led to numerous small fires caused by firecrackers, according to a fire officer. While most incidents were minor, a ground plus 3-storey building in Kurla’s Nehru Nagar caught fire around 10:30pm on Sunday night. Diwali firecrackers trigger small fires across city; Minor injuries reported The fire, categorised as level one, was contained within a …

Over 40 cases registered in Delhi for violation of firecracker ban
1 year, 1 month ago

Over 40 cases registered in Delhi for violation of firecracker ban

Hindustan Times  

More than 40 cases have been registered in East and Northeast police districts for alleged violation of the Supreme Court's ban on bursting firecrackers in Delhi on Diwali, officials said on Monday. "We have registered 17 cases under Section 188 of the IPC for violation of directions related to firecrackers," Deputy Commissioner of Police Joy Tirkey said. Gokhale asked how …

Delhi Fire Service records 208 fire-related calls on Deepavali
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Fire Service records 208 fire-related calls on Deepavali

The Hindu  

The Delhi Fire Service received 208 calls of fire-related incidents, 22 of them caused by firecrackers, on Deepavali, an official said on Monday. There were major fire incidents in Sadar Bazar, East of Kailash and Tilak Nagar on Sunday, although no one was injured, the official said. According to the Delhi Fire Service official, a major fire broke out at …

2,500 fire fighters to be on duty in Delhi for a safer Diwali
1 year, 1 month ago

2,500 fire fighters to be on duty in Delhi for a safer Diwali

Hindustan Times  

At least 2,500 firemen, equipped with 200-odd fire tenders and advanced fire-fighting machines, will be deployed at Delhi’s 66 fire stations and an additional 23 vulnerable locations to deal with any fire incidents during Diwali celebrations on Sunday, the Delhi Fire Services said on Saturday. “Apart from our 66 fire stations, we have also identified 23 vulnerable locations where we …

Fire at Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar PG facility; 35 rescued
1 year, 3 months ago

Fire at Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar PG facility; 35 rescued

The Hindu  

A massive fire broke out at a women’s paying guest facility in north Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar on Wednesday, following which all 35 occupants were evacuated, the police said. The incident comes barely a day after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi launched a sealing drive against coaching institutes in the area operating without a fire NOC. Delhi Fire Service Director Atul …

Delhi: Fire Breaks Out At Chemical Factory In Alipur Area, 16 Fire Tenders Rushed To Spot
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi: Fire Breaks Out At Chemical Factory In Alipur Area, 16 Fire Tenders Rushed To Spot

ABP News  

New Delhi: A massive fire broke out in a chemical factory in Delhi's Alipur area on Sunday. #WATCH | Fire breaks out in a chemical factory in Alipur area of Delhi, 12 fire tenders present at the spot Details awaited. The fire services received a call at 12 noon regarding the blaze on the second floor at the old Raj …

Delhi: Fire breaks out at factory in Karampura, dousing operation underway | WATCH
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi: Fire breaks out at factory in Karampura, dousing operation underway | WATCH

India TV News  

Delhi fire : A fire broke out at a factory near the Moti Nagar Police Station in Karampura on Sunday night, officials informed. No casualties or injured as of now," said Ashok K Jaiswal, Divisional Officer, Delhi Fire Service. Earlier on Saturday, a fire broke out at the Punjab National bank located in the Karol Bagh area of Delhi.16 fire …

Fire breaks out in building in Delhi's Mundka where 27 killed last year, 6 engines rushed
1 year, 11 months ago

Fire breaks out in building in Delhi's Mundka where 27 killed last year, 6 engines rushed

Hindustan Times  

A fire broke out at a building near Delhi's Mundka metro station on Sunday, officials of the Delhi Fire Service said. The fire broke out at a building near the Mundka metro station. This is the same building where a massive fire broke out last year that claimed the lives of 27 people. The place lacked any legal building plan …

Bhagirath Palace fire: Firefighters toil to douse market flames in Delhi's Chandni Chowk for 4th day
2 years, 1 month ago

Bhagirath Palace fire: Firefighters toil to douse market flames in Delhi's Chandni Chowk for 4th day

India TV News  

Bhagirath Palace fire: The firefighting operation at Bhagirath Palace market in Chandni Chowk continued for the fourth straight day on Sunday, officials said. Around 200 shops were damaged in the massive fire that broke out in the wholesale market for electronic appliances on Thursday. On Saturday, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena had visited the market and said a multi-disciplinary committee …

Hyderabad witnesses 24 fire mishaps on Diwali
2 years, 2 months ago

Hyderabad witnesses 24 fire mishaps on Diwali

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A fire broke out early on Tuesday at a plywood store in Musheerabad, which was doused by four fire tenders working for about six hours, The blaze was sparked by crackers, fire officials alleged. A fire control room official said they received a distress call at 5: 58 am on Tuesday at SM Plywoods in Musheerabad. Two fire tenders …

Delhi, Maharashtra report several fire-related incidents on Diwali, details here
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi, Maharashtra report several fire-related incidents on Diwali, details here

Hindustan Times  

Several firecrackers-related incidents were reported from Delhi and Maharashtra on Diwali on Monday even though the national capital had imposed a ban on bursting firecrackers. While Delhi's fire department received over 200 blaze-related calls, Maharashtra's Thane reported around 11 incidents. Delhi, Maharashtra report several fire-related incidents on Diwali, details here Maharashtra As many as 11 fire accidents were reported in …

Delhi Fire Department Gets 201 Calls on Diwali, 32% Higher Than Last Year
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Fire Department Gets 201 Calls on Diwali, 32% Higher Than Last Year

News 18  

The Delhi fire department received 201 calls related to fire incidents on the occasion of Diwali, which was 32 per cent higher than the last year, officials said on Tuesday. Earlier, the fire department had said it would deploy fire tenders at 22 spots on Sunday and on Diwali from 5 pm till midnight as a precautionary measure. A large …

Fire breaks out at restaurant in Delhi's Pitampura, no casualty
2 years, 2 months ago

Fire breaks out at restaurant in Delhi's Pitampura, no casualty

India Today  

A fire broke out at a restaurant in Delhi’s Pitampura on Monday. The Delhi fire department said that it received 42 calls of fire from 4 pm to 6 pm, 13 calls from 7 pm to 8 pm, 30 calls from 8 pm to 9 pm and 22 calls from 9 pm to 10 pm. Meanwhile, a sudden fire broke …

Fire tenders to be deployed at 20 locations across Hyderabad
2 years, 2 months ago

Fire tenders to be deployed at 20 locations across Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: As a precautionary measure during the Diwali celebrations, state fire department officials stated that they would depute fire tenders at 20 locations across the city to ensure a faster response time in the event of a mishap. The municipal and revenue authorities have designated specific grounds and localities for the cracker dealers to set up shop for business, according …

Delhi: Fire breaks out at hotel in Paharganj, 10 people rescued so far
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi: Fire breaks out at hotel in Paharganj, 10 people rescued so far

India TV News  

Highlights Fire breaks out at a hotel in Delhi's Paharganj area on Thursday Total 4 fire tenders were rushed to the site of the incident Delhi Fire Service rescued 10 persons from the second and third floor of the hotel Delhi fire news : A fire broke out in the wee hours of Thursday in a room on the second …

Delhi: Fire breaks out at factory in Mangolpuri, no casualties reported
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi: Fire breaks out at factory in Mangolpuri, no casualties reported

India TV News  

Highlights The incident of fire took place at a factory in Phase-I area of Delhi's Mangolpuri At present, 26 fire tenders are at the spot to douse the flames The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained Delhi fire news : A massive fire broke out at a factory in Delhi's Mangolpuri area on Wednesday. Some previous incidents …

Delhi: Over 90 vehicles burn into ashes as massive fire breaks out at metro parking in Jamia Nagar
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi: Over 90 vehicles burn into ashes as massive fire breaks out at metro parking in Jamia Nagar

Firstpost  

According to Delhi Fire Service department, 11 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to bring the blaze under control. No casualty was reported in the incident At least 10 cars, three two-wheelers, 30 e-rickshaws and 50 old e-rickshaws were razed down to ashes after a massive fire broke out at a metro parking area in southeast Delhi’s Jamia Nagar …

Mundka fire: How Kejriwal’s subsidy politics has governance in Delhi go up in the smoke
2 years, 7 months ago

Mundka fire: How Kejriwal’s subsidy politics has governance in Delhi go up in the smoke

Firstpost  

There are nearly 800 vacant posts of firefighters and fire officers in the department. The newspapers in the national Capital decided to billow Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s appreciation of the rescuers more than the hot winds would have billowed the blaze in Mundka that devoured about 30 lives. Delhi Fire Service is under the control of the state government …

Delhi fire: No regard for laws, safety norms
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi fire: No regard for laws, safety norms

Hindustan Times  

On Sunday, Delhi Police arrested Manish Lakra, the owner of the commercial building in west Delhi that caught fire on Friday evening, killing at least 27 people and injuring 17 others. The initial probe shows that the accident was waiting to happen because the owner and the tenant did not comply with mandatory safety requirements: The building plan was not …

Delhi CM on Mundka fire tragedy: 'Those found responsible won't be spared'
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi CM on Mundka fire tragedy: 'Those found responsible won't be spared'

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday promised ‘stringent action’ against those found guilty for a fire tragedy in the national capital's Mundka, as he arrived there to take stock of the situation, along with his deputy, Manish Sisodia. On Friday, a blaze engulfed a three-story building in west Delhi's Mundka, resulting in at least 27 people losing their lives, …

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