Fire Safety

A fire in an Aliganj commercial building on June 22 killed 15 people, mostly animation students and staff, due to missing safety features and unauthorised use.

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Following a fire that killed 15 people at a coaching centre in Lucknow on Monday, authorities in Delhi and nearby areas have launched inspections of coaching institutes for fire safety compliance.

Hong Kong's Fire Services Department has extended a fire safety inspection operation targeting old buildings for two more years. The move follows a deadly blaze in Tai Po and builds on an initial scheme that led to 75 prosecutions.

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The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services is expanding public education on safe heating after four toddlers died in shack fires this week. Officials are urging residents to avoid bringing braziers indoors. The move comes as winter raises fire risks in informal settlements.

Intelli-Pro, an engineering firm specializing in fire-fighting and protection systems, announced plans to execute projects worth around EGP 100 million in 2026 as part of its expansion strategy. These projects will span three key sectors: educational institutions, government entities, and service, investment, and industrial initiatives. The growth stems from rising demand for fire protection systems and heightened investor awareness of occupational safety and risk management.

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Hong Kong authorities have ordered the removal of scaffolding nets at about 200 sites citywide following the deadly Tai Po fire, with firms starting work to meet a three-day deadline. Suspected false safety certificates were found at two building sites, prompting the measure to prevent repeats of the tragedy that claimed at least 159 lives.