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After Lucknow fire tragedy, Chhattisgarh CM Sai orders statewide safety audit of buildingsFollowing recent fire tragedies nationwide, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has mandated a thorough safety review of all multi-s...
Major fire breaks out in labour settlements near Delhi's Udyog Bhawan, no casualties reportedA massive fire engulfed around 200 temporary tin-shed homes for labourers near Udyog Bhawan in the early hours of Wednesday. The blaze, whi...
Lucknow fire incident: FIR cites illegal commercial use, single entry/exit in building that claimed 15 livesA devastating fire in Lucknow's Aliganj building, claiming 15 lives, has led to an FIR alleging severe negligence. The building, housing mu...
At least 15 people killed as fire engulfs commercial building housing coaching centre in Lucknow's AliganjA devastating fire claimed at least 14 lives in a Lucknow building housing a coaching center and pet clinic. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh ...
Hurdles behind India's supertall buildings & vertical ambitionsIndia's urban growth is rapid, yet only one building crosses the 300-meter supertall mark. Fragmented regulations and infrastructure gaps h...
American hero of the day: 5-year-old boy pulled from pool without a pulse, off-duty firefighters step in to save his lifeThe American Hero of the Day are two off-duty firefighters who helped save the life of 5-year-old Tyler Nelson after he was found unrespons...
Delhi Malviya Nagar fire: Radhe Shyam Aggarwal dies without knowing eight of his family were killed in deadly blaze that killed 22A devastating hotel fire in Delhi has claimed the lives of eight members of the Aggarwal family, with the sole surviving patriarch, 75-year...
Philippines earthquake: Aftershocks complicate recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousandsA powerful earthquake has devastated southern Mindanao, Philippines. Dozens of rescuers narrowly escaped a collapsing grocery in General Sa...
Delhi govt weighs hiring ex-Agniveers to tackle fire service staff shortageDelhi government is exploring the recruitment of former Agniveers to fill critical vacancies in the Delhi Fire Service. This move follows a...
Fire breaks out in J-K's Poonch, nearly a dozen shops guttedA major fire ravaged nearly a dozen shops in Poonch district's Bufliaz market early Sunday. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a short ci...
Delhi Malviya Nagar Hauz Rani fire update: B&B chef switched off main power during blaze, trapping guests, say policeA Delhi bed and breakfast fire, claiming 21 lives, has led to the arrest of its chef, Keshav Negi. Investigators suspect his actions, inclu...
More than 500 lives lost in fire incidents over six years, raising serious safety concernsA devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar bed and breakfast, claiming 21 lives, has renewed scrutiny of Delhi's fire safety infrastructure. Thi...
'Paudhon mein paani de rahe hain': Noida Ivy County video sparks debate as fire brigade water reaches only 6th floor during 12th-floor fireA viral video of a high-rise fire in Noida shows firefighters' water jets falling far short of the 12th-floor blaze, sparking outrage over ...
After Delhi Malviya Nagar fire, Noida high-rise in Sector 75 sees blaze, horrific video shows panic among residentsA massive fire broke out in a 12th-floor apartment of a 28-storey residential tower in Noida's Sector 75, triggering panic and a swift evac...
LPG cylinder, AC fault under scanner after Malviya Nagar fire kills 21: ReportA devastating fire swept through a guest house in Malviya Nagar, claiming 21 lives and injuring 20. The blaze, possibly ignited by a gas cy...
Lookout circular issued against Malviya Nagar hotel owner, wife after fire kills 21A lookout circular has been issued for the owner of a south Delhi hotel and his wife. This action follows a devastating fire that claimed 2...
Delhiites can now hire private fire auditors for fire safety certificatesDelhi's fire safety clearance process is set to become faster with the introduction of a third-party fire audit system. This comes after a ...
Retired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar who worked with World Bank dies in AC blast at South Delhi home: How to prevent such blasts, 10 simple safety tipsRetired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar AC Blast: Recent AC incidents in Delhi-NCR have raised safety concerns. A retired IAS officer tragicall...
Australia sues consumer goods giant 3M over 'forever chemicals'Australia is suing US company 3M for AU$2 billion. The lawsuit concerns contamination from firefighting foam containing 'forever chemicals'...
One dead, 36 injured in explosion at New York dry dockAn explosion at a Staten Island dry dock killed one civilian and injured 36 people on Friday. The blast occurred while firefighters were al...