Haryana govt to launch fire safety mobile app

To strengthen fire safety measures in the state, the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) Department will launch a fire safety app and all…

Emerging markets offer lucrative growth for fire safety market

The global fire safety equipment market size is expected to reach USD 105.92 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 8.8% over the forecast…

Apple recalls 15in MacBook Pro laptops as they may pose a fire safety risk

Apple is asking some of its customers with MacBook Pro laptops to stop using the machines immediately and to replace the…

UK government launches consultation on building and fire safety reforms

The Ministry of Housing, Communities, in UK recently launched a consultation on building and fire safety regulations. The…

Gujarat PIL: Make fire insurance mandatory

The Gujarat High Court has sought a reply from the urban development department, municipal and police commissioners of Surat, and…

Delhi government notifies building bylaws for fire safety

The Delhi government has issued a notification with 10 amendments to the Delhi Building Bylaws - 2016, to enhance fire safety in…

After Surat tragedy, Delhi to shut down coaching centres operating above fourth floor

In the backdrop of the Surat fire tragedy that claimed the lives of 22 students, the Delhi government has notified new fire…

Dubai Civil Defence trains a million workers in fire fighting

A million workers have been trained in fire-fighting by Dubai Civil Defence since 2015, an official has said. In 2018, Dubai…

Chennai hospitals go on a fire safety overdrive

Several government hospitals in Chennai are on an overdrive in putting in place fire safety measures. Connecting corridors and…

Major lacunae found in Notre-Dame fire

The fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris may not have been so devastating if officials had decided to install fire-resistant…

HC asks Thane corporation to seal hospitals not having fire dept's NOC

The Bombay High Court has directed the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra to seal all private hospitals and nursing…

Mohali Fire Dept lacks teeth

The Mohali Fire Department is apparently nothing more than atoothless tiger when it comes to take action against violators of the…