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A massive fire gutted eight flats at Gaur Green Avenue society in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram on Wednesday. Seventeen fire tenders suppressed the blaze, which reportedly started during woodwork. No fatalities occurred, though two elderly residents were hospitalized for smoke inhalation

GHMC’s town planning wing inspected 252 commercial buildings in Hyderabad for fire safety compliance. Officials flagged hazardous materials, issued notices for equipment installation or repair, and stressed follow-up actions to prevent fire accidents across the city.

A fire broke out at BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad’s New Delhi residence on Wednesday morning and was quickly controlled. No injuries were reported. The incident adds to recent fire accidents in the capital, amid concerns over Delhi Fire Services’ staff shortages

A major fire at Thrissur Railway Station destroyed over 200 two-wheelers in the parking area near Platform No. 2. Firefighters contained the blaze within 30 minutes. Train services remained unaffected.

Goa authorities have launched an intensive inspection drive on nightclubs ahead of Christmas and New Year after a deadly fire killed 25. Two clubs have been sealed, and NOCs revoked as safety norms and structural violations come under scrutiny.

The Congress has demanded a full investigation into the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25, including tourists and staff. Rahul Gandhi called it a criminal failure of governance, while leaders urged strict enforcement of fire safety norms and accountability

At least 23 people were killed after a fire swept through a packed nightclub in North Goa’s Arpora village. Eyewitnesses said the blaze began on the dance floor, trapping several tourists and staff in the kitchen amid narrow access and alleged safety violations.

A fire at Gomathi Electronics in Shahalibanda, Hyderabad, killed two and injured six when refrigerator and AC compressors exploded. Residents demand stricter fire safety inspections and classification of high-risk commercial establishments to prevent repeat tragedies.

A fire broke out in an Air India bus parked near Terminal 3 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The bus, carrying no passengers, was quickly brought under control, and no injuries or casualties were reported

Multiple departments participate in drill; Police Commissioner CV Anand and TG ICCC Director Kamlasan Reddy stress awareness, preparedness, and effective use of fire safety systems during emergencies

In a move to enhance emergency preparedness, ASPIRE at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) organized a fire safety awareness session and mock drill on campus on Thursday

Calling the incident deeply unfortunate, the former Chief Minister asked the government to remain vigilant and implement strict preventive measures to avoid such disasters in the future.

The city saw over 50 incidents of fire mishaps from January 1 till February 10 and on average

Fire started in the cellar of a ground plus four storied building located at Kishanbagh, a little after midnight. It spread rapidly to the ground and upper floors

The restaurant, located on the sixth floor of Ratnam's Complex, has been reported to be functioning without a no objection certificate from the Fire Department

The Director of Public Health (DPH), Telangana, Dr B Ravinder Naik on Friday said the registered private healthcare facilities in Telangana increased from 10,669 to 17,295 by November 2024 due to intensified monitoring.

A few computers and numerous important files were destroyed in the incident. However, the staff acted swiftly to extinguish the fire, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the collectorate. No casualties were reported, though the incident caused tension among the collectorate staff.

G V Prasad, Assistant District Fire Officer and others explained in detail about basic fire safety awareness and how to use fire extinguishers / fixed fire installations to the personnel

Lahoti addressed reporters in Indore on Sunday, addressing the recent incident where a fire broke out in the battery box of a coach of the Vande Bharat train traveling from Bhopal to New Delhi.

After the audit, notices were served to the centres that were found to be not fire safety compliant.