fire safety
Coverage of fire safety in the Nexus archive.
- After Lucknow blaze, 14 coaching centres sealed in Jaipur; notices served to over 24
Municipal corporation and police teams in Jaipur inspected 24 coaching centres for fire safety compliance following a blaze in Lucknow, resulting in 14 centres being sealed and notices issued for non-compliance with fire safety measures.
- Motorway police make fire extinguishers mandatory for all vehicles
The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) mandated all vehicles to carry a working fire extinguisher, with strict enforcement starting June 24. The rule aims to prevent fire hazards during accidents, banning entry to motorways for non-compliant cargo and public service vehicles. The decision follows a fatal fire incident on the Islamabad-Murree Expressway that killed 10 people.
- GBA Chief Commissioner orders fire safety audit of K.R. Market
The GBA Chief Commissioner has ordered a fire safety audit of K.R. Market. The directive aims to assess and ensure fire safety measures at the market.
- Fire at Kenyan girls’ school kills 16
At least 16 students died and 79 were injured in an overnight fire at Utumishi Girls School in central Kenya. The Education Minister, Julius Ogamba, announced the casualties and confirmed an investigation into the school's fire safety. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
- Former FDNY commissioner Sal Cassano explains why blazes are getting worse: ‘Fires have changed’
Former FDNY Commissioner Sal Cassano discussed why fires are becoming more severe and shared fire safety tips with The Post's Cindy Adams. He emphasized that 'fires have changed,' indicating evolving challenges in fire prevention and response.
- LA’s shameful scrimping on fire safety
Los Angeles firefighters are criticizing City Hall and Mayor Karen Bass for underfunding fire safety measures, arguing that budget cuts compromise public safety. The dispute highlights tensions between city leadership and emergency responders over resource allocation.