Fire Safety News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Fire breaks out at park in Delhi's Geeta Colony, no casualties reported
New Delhi, April 6: A huge fire broke out at a park in Delhi's Geeta Colony on Sunday. The fire tenders reached the spot and tried to douse the fire. As of now, no casualties have been reported.
Gujarat: Massive blaze breaks out near wood company and petrol pump in Kutch
Kutch, March 31: A massive fire broke out near a wood company at a petrol pump on the Gandhidham-Bhachau Highway in Gujarat's Kutch district.
100 hutments gutted in Gurugram fire
Gurugram, March 29: At least 100 hutments in a slum at Gurugram's Basai Chowk area were gutted on Saturday, an official said.
CISF takes over fire safety at Parliament, expanding role beyond security duties
New Delhi, March 28: In a significant development, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has taken over the responsibility of fire safety at the Parliament complex, marking a pivotal shift in the security and safety arrangements of the esteemed institution.
Delhi: Fire safety lapses delay certificate renewal for key Govt buildings
By Ravi Jalhotra, New Delhi, March 23: The renewal of Fire Safety Certificates (FSC) for several significant buildings, including the Old Parliament Complex, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building, and some parts of Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, has been delayed due to unresolved fire safety concerns.
Maharashtra: Efforts underway to control massive fire at MIDC in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai, March 22: The efforts to control the massive fire that broke out in Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area of Shiravane, Navi Mumbai, are underway," the official said on Saturday.
Massive fire breaks out in Mumbai, no casualties reported
Mumbai, March 22: A huge fire broke out in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation area of Shiravane on Friday.
Fire breaks out in restaurant near Moolchand Flyover in Delhi
New Delhi, March 19: A fire broke out at a restaurant near Moolchand Flyover in Delhi on Tuesday evening, fire officials said.
Delhi: Fire breaks out at godown in Okhla Phase-1
New Delhi, March 13: A fire broke out at a godown in Okhla Phase-1 in the national capital on Thursday.
Three killed in Delhi slum fire; survivor recalls narrow escape
New Delhi, March 11: Three people lost their lives when a fire broke out in a slum in Delhi's Anand Vihar during the early hours of Tuesday, police said.
Gujarat: Massive fire destroys over 15 scrap warehouses in Valsad district
Valsad, March 8: A major fire broke out in the Vapi area of the Valsad district of Gujarat in the early hours of Saturday.
Massive fire breaks out in Gwalior cowshed; casualties averted
Gwalior, March 6: A devastating incident of fire is reported in the Lal Tipara Gaushala (cowshed), some 15 km away from Gwalior main city, when an unknown source of fire ignited the straw-made sofas, causing a massive fire.
Fire breaks out at multi-storey building in Delhi's Daryaganj, no casualties reported
New Delhi, March 6: A fire broke out in the basement of a multi-storey building in the busy Delhi's Daryaganj area on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
Climate change to lead to more city fires: Researchers
Sydney, March 4: As global temperatures climb due to climate change, cities are expected to face a growing risk of fires, according to Australian and international researchers on Tuesday.
Gujarat: Operation underway to contain fire at textile store in Surat
Surat, February 27: Firefighting teams continued their efforts to extinguish a fire that broke out at a textile store in Surat's Shiv Shakti market on Wednesday morning.
Gujarat: Fire breaks out at textile store in Surat
Surat, February 26: A fire broke out at the Shiv Shakti Textile stores in Surat on Wednesday morning.
Jaipur: Fire breaks out at STC Mall in Aatish Market
Jaipur, February 23: A fire broke out on Sunday on the fifth floor of STC Mall in Aatish Market in Jaipur.
Telangana: Car catches fire on Highway in Suryapet, none injured
Suryapet, February 22: A car travelling from Vijayawada to Hyderabad caught fire on Saturday morning on the national highway under Munagala police station limits of Suryapet district in Telangana, police said.
UP: Fire breaks out at chemical factory in Sitapur; no casualties
Sitapur, February 21: A fire broke out at a chemical factory in the Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh on Friday afternoon, said an official.
Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out in slum area of Goregaon
Mumbai, February 21: A massive fire broke out in the slum area of Goregaon in Mumbai on Thursday, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials.
Fire breaks out at Sitara Centre exhibition in Vijayawada
Vijayawada, February 12: A minor fire broke out at the handicraft exhibition in Sitara Centre around 12:30 PM on Wednesday, causing damage to property but fortunately, resulting in no injuries nor loss of life, an official said.
MP: Fire breaks out at two companies at Indore's Progressive Park , no casualty reported
Indore, February 12: A massive fire broke out at two private companies situated in industrial area Progressive Park in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district on Wednesday morning, an official said.
J-K: 40 shops affected after fire breaks out at a market in Sonamarg; blaze doused
Ganderbal, February 8: As many as 40-50 shops were affected after a massive fire broke out at a market in Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg on Saturday evening, an officer said. The fire has been brought under control.
Singapore reports 23 hoarding-related fires in public housing over past five years
Singapore, Feb 5: Singapore recorded 23 fires linked to hoarding in public housing between 2020 and 2024, out of approximately 800 to 900 fires reported annually over the past five years, Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam told the country's Parliament.
Ghaziabad: LPG truck blaze doused, no casualties reported
Ghaziabad, February 1: A fire that broke out in a truck loaded with LPG cylinders near Bhopura Chowk on Loni Road, Ghaziabad, was "completely doused", officials said on Friday.
Maharashtra: Massive fire breaks out in Hypercity Mall in Thane
Thane, January 28: A massive fire broke out in a mall in the Kasarvadavali area of Thane in Maharashtra on Tuesday.
Uttar Pradesh: Two vehicles catch fire in Prayagraj, no casualties reported
Prayagraj, January 25: A fire broke out in two vehicles in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, an official said, adding that at least seven fire tenders were at the spot to douse the blaze. The official further said that there had been no casualties and everyone was safe.
Punjab, Haryana HC directs Chandigarh administration to act against coaching centres for violating safety codes
Chandigarh, January 22: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Union Territory (UT) administration of Chandigarh to complete proceedings against the coaching centres, for violating building codes, within three months.
Official ensures robust fire safety measures post incident at Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, January 20: Avinash Chandra, DG Fire, has addressed the ongoing investigation into the Mahakumbh fire incident that occurred on Sunday.
Uttar Pradesh government issues fire advisory for Maha Kumbh, emphasises importance of early alerts
Prayagraj, January 20: The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday released an advisory regarding fire safety to all the camps at the Maha Kumbh Mela, being held at Prayagraj.
Assam: Army jawans avert fire mishap at railway coach restaurant in Guwahati
Guwahati, January 16: A fire broke out at the kitchen section of a repurposed "railway coach" restaurant, located outside Guwahati Railway Station in the state capital on Thursday afternoon, according to a Defence PRO press release.
'Heartbroken' Preity Zinta says 'we are safe as of now' amid LA wildfires
Mumbai, Jan 12: Actress Preity Zinta said that she and her family are safe “as of now” amid the Los Angeles wildfires and added that she is heartbroken at the devastation around her.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Fire fighting robots, ATVs -State fire departement uses tech to ensure fire safety at Mela
Prayagraj, January 3: Preparations for the Maha Kumbh, which is scheduled to be held in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, are in full swing and rehearsals for ritualistic festivities such as special Ganga Aarti is being undertaken at Triveni Sangan (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati).